Synonyms for
Checking
Definition
Examining something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.
Synonyms & similar words
lookinto
ascertain
train
curb
markoff
findout
learn
checkoff
checkupon
crack
goover
control
checkinto
delay
checkout
jibe
holdin
agree
tick
assure
break
holdback
stop
hold
tickoff
examining
inspecting
reviewing
scrutinizing
monitoring
verifying
auditing
testing
investigating
surveying
assessing
evaluating
analyzing
measuring
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- checking account
- checking in
- checking out
- checking the time
- checking the facts
- checking progress
- checking for errors
Word family
Usage note
The word 'checking' often implies a process of verification or examination. It can also refer to the act of stopping or restraining something.
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Example sentences
- I am checking my homework before I turn it in.
- The doctor is checking my heartbeat with a stethoscope.
- The cashier is checking the money for counterfeit bills.
- The teacher is checking the spelling on the test.
- The mechanic is checking the car's oil level.
Quotes
Checking your ego, abandoning it, letting it go, is a huge part of recovery from addiction.
Checking your ego, abandoning it, letting it go, is a huge part of recovery from addiction.
I'm always checking my attitude and making sure that I'm taking care of myself and my family.