check

a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

“as he called the roll he put a check mark by each student's name”

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

“she wore a skirt with checks”

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

slow the growth or development of

“The brain damage will retard the child's language development”

be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

“These stories don't check!”

“They won't check the story”

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

“The two stories don't agree in many details”

“The handwriting checks with the signature on the form”

“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun”

block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

“The fighter managed to check his opponent”

develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

“Parents must discipline their children”

“Is this dog trained?”

consign for shipment on a vehicle

“check your luggage before boarding”

hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

“Check your coat at the door”

“They check the cape”

abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

“The dog checked”

mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

decline to initiate betting

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

“Arrest the downward trend”

“Check the growth of communism in South East Asia”

“Contain the rebel movement”

“Turn back the tide of communism”

place into check

“He checked my kings”

write out a check on a bank account

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

“I want to see whether she speaks French”

“See whether it works”

“find out if he speaks Russian”

“Check whether the train leaves on time”

verify by consulting a source or authority

“check the spelling of this word”

“check your facts”

arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

“He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve”

make cracks or chinks in

“The heat checked the paint”

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

“The glass cracked when it was heated”