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gegenchecken — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • double check verb To check something a second time to be sure it is right or safe, especially when a mistake would matter.
  • recheck verb To check something a second time to make sure it is correct.

Senses

gegenchecken is used for these senses in English:

  • countercheck To recheck.
  • double check (transitive) To check a second time; to check twice with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.
  • recheck The act of checking again; reverification.

double check — full definition

  1. verb To check something a second time to be sure it is right or safe, especially when a mistake would matter.
  2. noun A second check made for confirmation.
  3. noun In chess, a check delivered by two pieces at once, produced by a discovered check, which can only be answered by moving the king.

recheck — full definition

  1. verb To check something a second time to make sure it is correct.
  2. noun A second inspection or verification of something.

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