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coun·ter·check  (kountr-chk)
n.
1. Something that serves to check, restrict, or limit something else.
2. Something that confirms or denies the correctness of a previous check.
tr.v. (kountr-chk) coun·ter·checked, coun·ter·check·ing, coun·ter·checks
1. To oppose or check by a counteraction.
2. To check again in order to verify.
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Noun1.countercheck - a check that restrains another check
halt, stoppage, arrest, hitch, stay, stop, check - the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
2.countercheck - something that checks the correctness of a previous check
assay, check - an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
Verb1.countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
curb, hold in, control, moderate, contain, check, hold - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
2.countercheck - check a second time
check - make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"

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