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double check

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʌbəl ˈtʃɛk/ · UK /ˌdʌbəl ˈtʃek/

double check means: To examine something again carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.

verb

CHECK AGAINB1

To examine something again carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.

  • Please double check the date.
  • I double checked our tickets before we left.
  • Have you double checked that everyone is on the list?

How to use it: double check that… (Double check that the door is locked.); double check something (I will double check the address.)

Similar words: check again, verify

Common phrases: double check something, double check details

noun

SECOND CHECKB2

An extra careful examination to make sure something is correct or safe.

  • The figures need a double check.
  • A final double check revealed a missing name.
  • Can you do a double check before we send it?

How to use it: a double check of something (We made a double check of the figures.)

Similar words: recheck, verification

Common phrases: a double check, final double check

CHESS ATTACKC2

In chess, an attack on the king by two pieces at the same time.

  • The king faces a double check.
  • Moving the knight allowed a double check from the bishop and rook.
  • Only a king move can answer this double check.

Common phrases: deliver double check, a double check

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What does double check mean?

To examine something again carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.

What is double check in other languages?

Türkçe: tekrar kontrol etmek · Español: volver a comprobar · Français: revérifier · Deutsch: noch einmal prüfen · Italiano: ricontrollare · 日本語: 再確認する

How do you pronounce double check?

In American English /ˌdʌbəl ˈtʃɛk/; in British English /ˌdʌbəl ˈtʃek/.

How do you use double check in a sentence?

Please double check the date. I double checked our tickets before we left.

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