double check
See also: doublecheck and double-check
English
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editdouble check (third-person singular simple present double checks, present participle double checking, simple past and past participle double checked)
- To check again; to check with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.
- I'm pretty sure that he's not coming, but I can double check the guest list.
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editto check again
Noun
editdouble check (plural double checks)
- An extra check or verification made a second time, usually with additional caution or attention.
- Why don't you make another double check of the house to see if there are still rats around?
- (chess, uncountable) A check delivered by two pieces simultaneously.
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