an appraisal of the state of affairs
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
make cracks or chinks in
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
the state of inactivity following an interruption
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
slow the growth or development of
a written order directing a bank to pay money
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
the act of inspecting or verifying
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the bill in a restaurant
put a check mark on or near or next to
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
consign for shipment on a vehicle
decline to initiate betting
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
make an examination or investigation
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
place into check
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
verify by consulting a source or authority
write out a check on a bank account
