countercheck, double check
(noun) something that checks the correctness of a previous check
countercheck
(noun) a check that restrains another check
countercheck
(verb) check a second time
countercheck, counteract
(verb) oppose or check by a counteraction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
countercheck (plural counterchecks)
A restriction or limit.
A second check (in order to confirm or deny a previous one).
countercheck (third-person singular simple present counterchecks, present participle counterchecking, simple past and past participle counterchecked)
To restrict or limit by counteracting.
To recheck.
Source: Wiktionary
Coun`ter*check" (koun`tr-chk"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Counterchecked (- chckt"); p. pr. & vb. n. Counterchecking.]
Definition: To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
Coun"ter*check` (koun"tr-chk`), n.
1. A check; a stop; a rebuke, or censure to check a reprover.
2. Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check. The system of checks and counterchecks. J. H. Newton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 June 2025
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