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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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countercheck

n [ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɛk]

1. a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another

2. a restraint that reinforces another restraint

3. a double check, as for accuracy

vb [ˌkaʊntəˈtʃɛk] (tr)

1. to oppose by counteraction

2. to control or restrain by a second check

3. to double-check

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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 double check assay, check - an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
Verb	1.	countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction counteract 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"

Translations

countercheck [ˈkaʊntətʃek]

A. N → segunda comprobación f

B. VT → comprobar por segunda vez