double-checkˌdouble-ˈcheck verb [intransitive, transitive] 
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Verb TableVERB TABLE
double-check
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | double-check |
| he, she, it | double-checks | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | double-checked |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have double-checked |
| he, she, it | has double-checked | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had double-checked |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will double-check |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have double-checked |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am double-checking |
| he, she, it | is double-checking | |
| you, we, they | are double-checking | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was double-checking |
| you, we, they | were double-checking | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been double-checking |
| he, she, it | has been double-checking | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been double-checking |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be double-checking |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been double-checking |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- "Did you switch the heating off?" "Yes, I double-checked."
- Double-check that all the information was copied correctly.
- Double-check that the computer file was properly copied.
- I don't think I made a mistake. I checked and double-checked all my calculations.
- It was asked to provide the most inclusive list and leave it to the county officials to double-check the names.
THESAURUS► check
to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe etc to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I’ll just check the water level in the battery.· The immigration officer checked their passports.· We need to check the building for structural damage.
► examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out something about it: · Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine.· The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.
► inspect to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: · The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer.· Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.
► go through something to examine something such as a document or plan from beginning to end, especially in order to check that it is correct: · You should go through the contract before you sign.· I’ve finished my essay, but I just need to go through it to check for spelling mistakes.
► double-check to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I double-checked all my calculations and they seemed fine.· Travellers should double-check flight information before setting off today.
► test to examine or use something in order to find out whether it works or what its qualities are, or in order to check that it is satisfactory: · Test your brakes to check they are working correctly.· These products have not been tested on animals.
► monitor to carefully watch or keep checking someone or something in order to see what happens over a period of time: · Doctors monitored her progress during the night.· Observers have been monitoring the situation in Burma closely.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who cheats► check to do something in order to find out whether something is really true or correct: · "Are you sure this is the right phone number?" "Yes, I've just checked."· You'd better check the figures one more time - we don't want any mistakes.check that: · I'll just check that I locked the door.· Check that the meat is cooked thoroughly before serving it.check if/whether: · Before your trip, check if your insurance covers you abroad.check to see if/whether: · Let's check to see if she's OK.
► check out to make sure that something, especially something that someone else has told you, is actually true: check out something: · We got in touch with the bank to check out the suspect's story.check something out: · What he said didn't seem quite right, so I decided to check it out.
► make sure/make certain to check that a situation is really the way you want or expect it to be: · I don't think Jo's back yet, but you can knock on her door just to make sure.make sure/make certain (that): · Make certain the car is in good condition before you sign the rental agreement.· I phoned the hotel to make sure that they had reserved a room for us.
► double-check to check something a second time, so that you are completely sure: · "Did you switch the heating off?" "Yes, I double-checked."· I don't think I made a mistake. I checked and double-checked all my calculations.double-check that: · Double-check that the computer file was properly copied.
► verify formal to officially check a fact or statement and show that it is correct: · You can verify the facts in the report by calling his office.verify that: · Doctors have verified that the injury was indeed work-related.
► confirm to check that an arrangement you have made has happened or is still going to happen: · Have you called to confirm your flight yet?confirm that: · Let me just confirm that the money has arrived in your account.
► ascertain formal to find out if a fact that you think is true is really true: ascertain something: · The case remains a mystery. The police were never able to ascertain the true facts.ascertain that: · The pathologist ascertained that the victim had died from a gunshot wound.ascertain how/when/why etc: · A doctor should examine the patient to ascertain where the pain is localized.ascertain: · As far as we have been able to ascertain, our client is not involved in anything illegal.
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