double-check — to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌbəl tʃek/
Korean meaning: 정확한지 확인하기 위해 다시 한 번 검토하거나 확인하다
Korean pronunciation: **더**블 **체**크
Example Sentences
- My mom always double-checks if I turned off the stove, even when I'm cooking instant noodles.
- Let me double-check the meeting time with my boss.
- I double-checked my pockets five times, but my keys had magically disappeared anyway.
double-check
VERB//ˈdʌbəl tʃek//
to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
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In trouble on the deck, always double-check!
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Origin
'double'은 라틴어 'duplus'(두 배의)에서 유래되었고, 'check'는 고대 프랑스어 'eschequier'(체스판)에서 나왔다. 체스에서 왕을 위험에 빠뜨리는 '체크'처럼, 문제가 있는지 확인한다는 의미가 합쳐져 '두 번 확인하다'라는 뜻이 되었다.
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“My mom always double-checks if I turned off the stove, even when I'm cooking instant noodles.”
“Let me double-check the meeting time with my boss.”
“I double-checked my pockets five times, but my keys had magically disappeared anyway.”
“Please double-check your passport and ticket before going to the airport.”
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