checking

check-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Examining to determine accuracy or condition.

  2. 2.

    The act of examining or verifying.

  3. 3.

    Verifying or confirming.

  4. 4.

    (attributive) Relating to a type of bank account.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    checking account — a bank account for everyday transactions
  • •
    fact-checking — verifying the accuracy of claims
  • •
    spell-checking — reviewing text for spelling errors
  • •
    double-checking — verifying something twice to be sure

Related words

Antonyms: ignoring
See also: account, check, examining, verified
Synonyms: examining, inspecting, verifying

Etymology

From "check" + "-ing," ultimately from Persian shāh ("king") via the chess term.