HyperDic: countercheck

English > 4 senses of the word *countercheck*:
NOUN	state	countercheck	a check that restrains another check
NOUN	cognition	countercheck, double check	something that checks the correctness of a previous check
VERB	social	countercheck, counteract	oppose or check by a counteraction
VERB	social	countercheck	check a second time

English > *countercheck*: 4 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	A check that restrains another check.
Broader	arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage	The state of inactivity following an interruption
Spanish	comprobación

English > *countercheck*: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning	Something that checks the correctness of a previous check.
Synonym	double check
Broader	assay, check	An appraisal of the state of affairs
Spanish	doble comprobación, verificación
Catalan	escac doble

English > *countercheck*: 4 senses > verb 1, social
Meaning	Oppose or check by a counteraction.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonym	counteract
Broader	control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate	lessen the intensity of
Spanish	contrarrestar

English > *countercheck*: 4 senses > verb 2, social
Meaning	check a second time.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Broader	check	make an examination or investigation

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