Double-check

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of double check. alt-of, alternative

    "And you have to be careful. If you don't book your parking in double-quick time, you risk a fine, so always double-check that your payment has gone through. Some operators don't even send you an email or text to say you've paid."

  2. 2
    check once more to be absolutely sure wordnet

Synonyms

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auditbalancecheckcheck outcollateconfirm

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"This time, I'll check, double-check and check again."

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