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check
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CHECK
1
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount <diners at that temple of gastronomy often look shocked when they receive the check>
2
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition <made a careful check of the antique table before buying it>
Synonyms audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view
Related Words analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection; exploration, investigation, probe, research, study; inquisition, interrogation; once-over, perusal; recheck, reinspection, resurvey; observation, surveillance, watch; checkout, test-drive, trial run
3
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due <request a detailed check from the company before sending any money>
4
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance) <handed over a check for his coat>
5
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice <the judiciary is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government>
Synonyms check, circumscription, condition, constraint, curb, fetter, limitation, restraint, stricture
Related Words exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings; ban, prohibition, proscription
6
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure <the network of fine checks on the surface would indicate that the painting is quite old>
7
the stopping of a process or activity <the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration>
Synonyms arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination
Related Words mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension
Antonyms continuance, continuation
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