checked

Meanings

• Verb

  To examine or inspect something carefully.

  - "He checked the car before going on a long trip."
  - "The referee checked the player for a foul."
  - "She checked her email before going to bed."

• Verb

  To mark or indicate by a check or a tick.

  - "Please check this box if you agree with the terms and conditions."
  - "He checked off each item on his to-do list."
  - "She checked her calendar to mark the date of the meeting."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃɛkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=100179446"

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Antonyms

uncheck

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Synonyms

attack , tackle , trap , check off , cross off , strike off , tick , tick off , curtail , restrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with checked
wreck , neck , perk , work

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cheque (en) : A document used in financial transactions to transfer a certain amount of money from one person or organization to another.
   

2. Cheek (en) : One of the two fleshy areas of the face on either side of the nose.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of checked that leads to same result
check , check into , check that , check up on , checked , checked into , checked up on , checking , checking into , checking up on , checks , checks into , checks up on , back-check , back-checked , back-checker , back-checkers , back-checking , back-checks , check in , checked in , checking in , checks in , check off , checked off , checking off , checks off , check out , checked out , checking out , checks out , cross-check , cross-checked , cross-checking , cross-checks , double-check , double-checked , double-checking , double-checks , fact-check , fact-checked , fact-checker , fact-checkers , fact-checking , fact-checks , name-check , name-checked , name-checking , name-checks , namecheck , namechecked , namechecking , namechecks , spell-check , spell-checked , spell-checking , spell-checks

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

checked (present tense, verb), checks (noun, plural), checked (past tense, verb), checking (present participle, verb), checked (past participle, verb), checkable (adjective)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to control or check the progress of something'. Derived from the Old French word 'chequer', meaning 'to control or regulate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'checked shirt' refers to a shirt with small, contrasting checks or patterns.

2. In the game of chess, a 'check' is a move that threatens to capture the opponent's king.

3. The term 'checked baggage' refers to luggage that is transported in the cargo hold of an aircraft, as opposed to being carried on board.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quality control: The process of ensuring that a product or service meets specified requirements and is free from defects or errors.

2. Inspection: The act of examining an object, system, or process to identify any faults, defects, or issues.

3. Verification: The process of confirming the accuracy or validity of information or data.

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Culture

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In literature, 'checked' has been used metaphorically to describe a character's emotional state, such as 'checking one's emotions' or 'being checked by reality'. In art, 'checked' patterns have been popular for centuries, often representing order, control, or stability.

How to Memorize "checked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a referee signaling 'time out' with both hands in a 'V' shape. This gesture can help you remember the meaning 'to inspect or examine'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'checked' with the idea of 'making sure everything is in order'. Visualize yourself going through a list and checking off each item to help remember the meaning 'to mark or indicate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Check it twice, make it nice' to help remember the meanings of 'checked'.

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