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The correct spelling is checks.
How to pronounce checks
noun
IPA: /tʃɛks/
Say it like: Che-ks
The correct spelling is checks. A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. For example: "I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."
Usage Examples
“I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.”
“The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.”
“Place a check by the things you have done.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
- 2.An inspection or examination.
- 3.A control; a limit or stop.
- 4.A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
- 5.An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
verb
- 1.To inspect; to examine.
- 2.To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
- 3.(often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
- 4.To control, limit, or halt.
- 5.To verify or compare with a source of information.
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