Definition of countercheck Countercheck

coun•ter•check

We found 12 definitions of countercheck from 4 different sources.

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What does countercheck mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: counterchecks

countercheck - something that checks the correctness of a previous check
  double check
  assay, check a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
countercheck - a check that restrains another check

Verb

counterchecks, counterchecking, counterchecked  

countercheck - check a second time
  check make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
  counteract
  hold in, curb, contain, moderate, control, check, hold keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • countercheck (v. t.)
    To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
  • countercheck (n.)
    A check; a stop; a rebuke, or censure to check a reprover.
  • countercheck (n.)
    Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.

Part of speech

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  • countercheck, verb, present, 1st person singular of countercheck (infinitive).
  • countercheck, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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