(Canada, US) Having a pattern of checks; checkered. / (phonology) Of syllables, having a coda. / (phonology) Of consonants, glottalized. / Verified or validated in some way.

simple past tense and past participle of check

simple past tense and past participle of check in

(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.] / An inspection or examination. / A control; a limit or stop.

To inspect; to examine. / To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).

(textiles, usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern. / Any fabric woven with such a pattern.

(transitive) To mark with a check pattern.

(heraldry) Divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.

present participle of check

(ice hockey) The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check. / (informal) A checking account.