Synonyms for checking
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : chek |
| Phonetic Transcription : tʃɛk |
Top 10 synonyms for checking Other synonyms for the word checking
- ascertain
- audit
- baffle
- balance account
- bar
- bit
- bottleneck
- bridle
- candle
- case
- checkmate
- choke
- circumvent
- compare
- constrain
- count
- counteract
- cut short
- delay
- discourage
- enquire about
- eyeball
- foil
- frisk
- frustrate
- harness
- hold
- hold back
- hold down
- hold in
- impede
- inhibit
- interrupt
- keep account
- keep back
- limit
- look at
- look over
- look see
- make sure
- moderate
- monitor
- neutralize
- nip in the bud
- note
- obstruct
- obviate
- overlook
- pause
- play for time
- preclude
- prevent
- probe
- prove
- quiz
- rebuff
- reduce
- rein in
- repress
- repulse
- retard
- review
- scout out
- scrutinize
- slacken pace
- slow down
- snub
- squelch
- stay
- stop
- study
- suppress
- take stock
- tame
- tell
- terminate
- test
- thwart
- try
- verify
- withhold
Définition of checking
Origin :- c.1300, "a call in chess noting one's move has placed his opponent's king (or another major piece) in immediate peril," from Old French eschequier "a check at chess" (also "chess board, chess set"), from eschec "the game of chess; chessboard; check; checkmate," from Vulgar Latin *scaccus, from Arabic shah, from Persian shah "king," the principal piece in a chess game (see shah; also cf. checkmate (n.)). Also c.1300 in a generalized sense, "harmful incident or event."
- When the king is in check that player's choices are severely limited. Hence, "sudden stoppage" (early 14c.), and by c.1700 to "a token of ownership used to check against, and prevent, loss or theft" (surviving in hat check) and "a check against forgery or alteration," which gave the modern financial use of "bank check, money draft" (first recorded 1798 and often spelled cheque), probably influenced by exchequer. Checking account is attested from 1897, American English. Blank check in the figurative sense attested by 1849. Checks and balances is from 1782, perhaps originally suggesting machinery.
- verb inspect, examine
- verb hinder, restrain
- At last it lost its power, and could not help her in checking her rebellious thoughts.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- He seeks in vain the means of checking this work of destruction.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- It succeeded toward evening in checking the advance of the Germans.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
- After checking his hat and coat, as they entered the elevator he asked a question.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- But, checking himself, he took up his bonnet and made for the door.
- Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
- Then, checking the sympathy as swiftly as it rose: "So be it, then," he said briskly.
- Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
- Checking his gasoline supply, he judged he could get to the middle of the channel.
- Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
- I'm currently checking stuff that looks like residual organic, and am not too happy about it.
- Extract from : « Competition » by James Causey
- “Listen,” she said, checking her voice to a low, even monotone.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- All but one of the numbers could be ascertained by checking the original.
- Extract from : « Fifty Glimpses of Washington » by Unknown
Antonyms for checking
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