Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double check

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: dou-ble check
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To check a second time; to check twice with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.

Transitive verb

noun

A second check or verification, usually with additional caution or attention.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A check delivered by two pieces simultaneously.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I'm pretty sure that he's not coming, but I can double check the guest list."
"Why don't you make another double check of the house to see if there are still rats around?"

Usage

Inflected Forms

double checks (present, singular) double checking (participle, present) double checked (participle, past) double checked (past) double-check (alternative) doublecheck (alternative) double checks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

triple check crosscheck

Synonyms

countercheck

Questions

What does double check mean?: To check a second time; to check twice with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.

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