check

Dictionary definition · check

a written order directing a bank to pay money"he paid all his bills by check"
an appraisal of the state of affairs"they made an assay of the contents"
the bill in a restaurant"he asked the waiter for the check"
the state of inactivity following an interruption"the negotiations were in arrest"
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct"fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
the act of inspecting or verifying"they made a check of their equipment"

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition"check the brakes"
make an examination or investigation"check into the rumor"
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something"He verified that the valves were closed"
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits"moderate your alcohol intake"
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
put a check mark on or near or next to"Please check each name on the list"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).