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coun·ter·check
 countercheck
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
kaUn
t r
chek
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| definition 1: |
something that stops, opposes, or restrains.
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| definition 2: |
a check that confirms or contradicts another check; double check.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
kaUn
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chek
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| inflections: |
counterchecks, counterchecking, counterchecked |
| definition 1: |
to check or restrain by opposing action.
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| definition 2: |
to confirm or contradict by a second check; check again.
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| related words: |
cancel |
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