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checking

[ˈtʃɛkɪŋ]

checking Definition

  • 1the process of investigating or verifying something
  • 2the act of examining something to determine its accuracy or quality

Using checking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "checking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm doing some checking on the company's financial records.

  • Example

    The doctor is doing a checking of my blood pressure.

  • Example

    The teacher is checking the students' homework.

  • Example

    The police officer is checking the driver's license.

checking Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with checking

  • the process of investigating a person's past activities and personal history, often done before hiring them for a job

    Example

    The company always does a thorough background checking before hiring new employees.

  • a bank account that allows depositors to withdraw money by writing checks

    Example

    I need to transfer some money from my savings account to my checking account.

  • fact-checking

    the process of verifying the accuracy of information in news reports, articles, or other media content

    Example

    The journalist spent hours fact-checking the article before submitting it for publication.

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Summary: checking in Brief

The term 'checking' [ˈtʃɛkɪŋ] refers to the process of investigating or verifying something, such as financial records, homework, or a driver's license. It can also refer to the act of examining something to determine its accuracy or quality, as in checking blood pressure. Checking extends into phrases like 'background checking,' which investigates a person's past, and 'fact-checking,' which verifies the accuracy of information in media content.

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