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/
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
In trouble on the deck, always double-check!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Double derives from Latin duplus (twofold), while check originates from Old French eschequier (chessboard). The compound emerged from the chess terminology metaphor, where checking an opponent's king parallels the idea of verifying something twice to ensure accuracy.
Breakdown
double (from Latin duplus, meaning twofold) + check (from Old French eschequier via chess terminology, meaning to verify or control).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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