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DOUBLE-CHECK

Pronunciation (US):

• DOUBLE-CHECK (verb)
The verb DOUBLE-CHECK has 1 sense:

1. check once more to be absolutely sure

Familiarity information: DOUBLE-CHECK used as a verb is very rare.

• DOUBLE-CHECK (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Check once more to be absolutely sure

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "double-check" is one way to...):

ascertain; assure; check; control; ensure; insure; see; see to it (be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something

"Once bitten, twice shy."
(English proverb)
"Tongue may muddle up and say the truth."
(Azerbaijani proverb)
"Never let your tongue hit your neck."
(Arabic proverb)
"As you make your bed, so you must lie in it."
(Czech proverb)

Useful links:
Definition of assure
Pronunciation of check
Definition of control
Pronunciation of ensure
Definition of see

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