142 Double check (PW) reinvestigate thoroughly, look again for errors This column does not add up. I will double check it for a mistake. (free) n. A careful reinspection or reexamination to assure accuracy or proper condition; verification. 1. a second examination or verification 2. (Group Games / Chess & Draughts) Chess a simultaneous check from two pieces brought about by moving one piece to give check and thereby revealing a second check from another piece vb: to check twice or again; verify (MW)Function: verb Date: 1944 transitive verb to subject to a double check ed for accuracy> intransitive verb : to make a double check (your) transitive verb, intransitive verb to check again; verify noun: the act of double-checking |