double check

verification

The term "double check" is widely used to emphasize the importance of accuracy and correctness in various contexts, including daily activities, professional settings, and even games like chess.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To verify or confirm something again to ensure it is correct.

Example

I need to double check the schedule to make sure there are no conflicts.
She double checked her answers before submitting the exam.

C1Chess

(technical, game)A situation where two pieces simultaneously put the opponent's king in check.

Example

The knight and the bishop coordinated to create a double check, leaving the king with no escape.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double check":

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