- a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another
- a double check, as for accuracy
- to oppose by counteraction
- to double-check
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countercheck n /ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɛk/
count′er check′,
coun•ter•check (n. koun′tər chek′;v. koun′tər chek′),USA pronunciation n.
v.t.
- a blank check available in a bank for the use of a depositor in making a withdrawal from that bank.
- 1855–60, American.
coun•ter•check (n. koun′tər chek′;v. koun′tər chek′),USA pronunciation n.
- a check that opposes or restrains.
- Businessa check controlling or confirming another check.
v.t.
- to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action.
- to control or confirm by a second check.
- counter- + check 1550–60
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