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double-check
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double check
n.
A careful reinspection or reexamination to assure accuracy or proper condition; verification.

double-check (dbl-chk) v.

double-check
vb
to check twice or again; verify
n double check
1. a second examination or verification
2. (Group Games / Chess & Draughts) Chess a simultaneous check from two pieces brought about by moving one piece to give check and thereby revealing a second check from another piece
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Verb1.double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure
insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
Translations
double-check [ˈdʌblˈtʃek]
A. VTvolver a comprobar, comprobar de nuevo
to double-check thatvolver a comprobar que ..., asegurarse bien de que ...
B. VIvolver a comprobar, asegurarse bien
to double-check with sbconfirmarlo con algn
double-check [ˌdʌblˈtʃɛk] vt & viricontrollare


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