checks
Meanings
- a written order directing a bank to pay money;
- an appraisal of the state of affairs;
- the bill in a restaurant;
- the state of inactivity following an interruption;
- additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct;
- the act of inspecting or verifying;
- a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.;
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
- a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard);
- "she wore a skirt with checks"
- the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
- obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
- (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
- examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition;
- make an examination or investigation;
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;
- stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution;
- put a check mark on or near or next to;
- slow the growth or development of;
- be verified or confirmed; pass inspection;
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
- "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
- block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
- develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control;
- consign for shipment on a vehicle;
- hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping;
- abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
- stop in a chase especially when scent is lost;
- mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
- decline to initiate betting
- hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of;
- place into check;
- write out a check on a bank account
- find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
- verify by consulting a source or authority;
- arrest the motion (of something) abruptly;
- make cracks or chinks in;
- become fractured; break or crack on the surface only;
Synonyms
- check
- bank check
- cheque
- assay
- chit
- tab
- arrest
- halt
- hitch
- stay
- stop
- stoppage
- confirmation
- verification
- substantiation
- checkout
- check-out procedure
- check mark
- tick
- hindrance
- hinderance
- deterrent
- impediment
- balk
- baulk
- handicap
- chip
- bridle
- curb
- check up on
- look into
- check out
- suss out
- check over
- go over
- check into
- see
- insure
- see to it
- ensure
- control
- ascertain
- assure
- hold in
- hold
- contain
- moderate
- check off
- mark
- mark off
- tick off
- retard
- delay
- match
- fit
- correspond
- jibe
- gibe
- tally
- agree
- discipline
- train
- condition
- checker
- chequer
- turn back
- hold back
- determine
- find out
- watch
- learn
- chink
- crack
- break
Scrabble Score: 17
checks is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordchecks is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
checks is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 18
checks is a valid Words With Friends word