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checkinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtʃekɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that performs or relates to the act of checking.
Translations
de contrôleSe dit d’un dispositif ou d’un mécanisme qui sert à vérifier ou à contrôler.
A checking mechanism stops the machine if a fault is detected.
Un mécanisme de contrôle arrête la machine si un défaut est détecté.
Additional translations
courantSens bancaire, dans l’expression checking account.
Definitions
Engaged in examining or verifying; serving to check.
A checking mechanism stops the machine if a fault is detected.
Relating to or associated with a checking account.
He deposited the paycheck into his checking account.
checkingnoun
Translations
The checking of the equipment is crucial before the experiment begins.
La vérification de l’équipement est cruciale avant que l’expérience ne commence.
compte courantSens bancaire.
She transferred the money from savings to checking.
Elle a transféré l’argent de son compte épargne vers son compte courant.
Additional translations
contrôleSens de limitation ou de maîtrise.
mise en échecHockey.
Definitions
The act of examining or verifying something.
The checking of the equipment is crucial before the experiment begins.
A method of controlling or limiting something.
The checking of expenses helped the company stay within budget.
In ice hockey, a defensive move where a player uses their body or stick to impede an opponent.
His checking was so effective that the opposing team struggled to score.
A bank account from which cheques can be written and funds withdrawn on demand; a checking account.
She transferred the money from savings to checking.
Synonyms
verification
inspection
examination
review
audit
assessment
scrutiny
evaluation
checkverb

checking

ing-form

checked
Past Simple
checked
Past Participle
checking
ing-form
UK
/tʃɛk/
US
/tʃɛk/
Translations
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
Veuillez vérifier le rapport pour détecter d'éventuelles erreurs avant de le soumettre.
freinerSens de ralentir ou d'entraver un phénomène.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
Les nouvelles réglementations sont conçues pour freiner la propagation de la maladie.
cocherQuand on marque un élément d'une liste comme traité ou pris en compte.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
Je dois cocher les tâches que j'ai accomplies aujourd'hui.
déposerPour des bagages ou des effets confiés temporairement.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
Nous avons décidé de déposer nos bagages à l'hôtel avant de partir explorer la ville.
mettre en échecEn hockey et sports apparentés.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.
Le défenseur a mis l'ailier en échec violemment contre la bande.
Additional translations
contrôlerPlus soutenu ou technique selon le contexte.
Definitions
To examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
To stop or slow down the progress of something.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
To mark an item on a list to indicate that it has been dealt with or considered.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
To verify or confirm something.
Can you check if the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow?
To leave luggage or other items for temporary safekeeping.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
In ice hockey and similar sports, to block or impede an opponent with one’s body or stick.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.
Synonyms
verify
examine
inspect
review
confirm
test
audit
assess
scrutinize
monitor
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
checknoun
Definitions
A written order directing a bank to pay money as instructed.
She wrote a check to pay for her groceries.
An examination or inspection to ensure accuracy or quality.
The mechanic performed a check on the car's engine.
A pattern of small squares, typically in two alternating colors.
He wore a shirt with a red and white check pattern.
A move in chess that directly attacks the opponent's king.
He put his opponent in check with a clever move.
A restraint or limit on something.
The new regulations are intended to keep inflation in check.
A statement of the amount due for a meal or services, especially in a restaurant or hotel (US).
Could we get the check, please?
A mark (✓) indicating that something has been verified, selected, or completed.
Put a check next to the correct answers.
checkinterjection
Definitions
Used to announce that the opponent’s king is in check.
"Check!" she declared after moving her bishop.
Used to show acknowledgment, agreement, or confirmation.
"We’ll meet at eight." — "Check."
checkadjective
Definitions
Displaying a pattern of small squares of alternating colours; checked.
He wore a green check shirt.
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