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Meanings of double check in English

Spanish
doble comprobación

Something that checks the correctness of a previous check.

        doble comprobación
        Russian
        двойной шах
        Catalan
        escac doble
        Spanish
        jaque doble

        Chess term; a check delivered by two pieces simultaneously.

                Related terms
                двойной шах
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                Examples for "countercheck"
                Examples for "countercheck"
                1
                The 80th captured the gun; and the enemy, dismayed by this countercheck, did not venture to press on further.
                The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
                2
                Here his high idea of prerogative and of gubernatorial dignity met with a grievous countercheck from the dawning spirit of independence.
                Life of George Washington — Volume 01
                3
                Every check and countercheck is used, which slowness of proceeding, or a repetition of it in other stages and under different forms, can effect.
                The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints. J...
                4
                "This is in the nature of a countercheck to the memorial?" said I.
                Catriona
                5
                Between these checks and counterchecks of European nations, the commerce of the United States was in peril of being swept entirely from the ocean.
                Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams / Sixth President ...
                Usage of double check in English
                1
                Consider hiring a compliance consultant to double check your compliance officer's work.
                Reuters
                2
                With speed climbing you don't have time to double check your systems.
                Climbing Magazine
                3
                Always double check your setup and have your partner do the same.
                Climbing Magazine
                4
                Before you ever rap or are lowered, stop, breathe, and double check.
                Rock and Ice Magazine
                5
                As a double check, however, both men were questioned on this point.
                The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects
                6
                Now I know I have to double check and make sure, said Lee.
                Reuters
                7
                The simple solution is usually to slow your roll and double check things.
                Ebony
                8
                Oh guys, haven't we learned to double check social media reports by now?
                The South African
                9
                Also read: Always double check your Uber's number plate and confirm the driver's name
                The South African
                10
                Read me back the number and I'll double check that I've got it right.
                An ordinary decent criminal
                11
                Once you're confident you did everything correctly, it's time to double check your system.
                Climbing Magazine
                12
                Other experts have spoken out, urging people to double check their golds and silvers.
                News.com.au
                13
                You are welcome to double check with your Breytenbachs consultant.
                The South African
                14
                He likes to look at my undies to double check.
                Radio NZ
                15
                I'd have to look it up and double check that.
                Past malice: an emma fielding mystery
                16
                In fact, it may be a good idea to double check certain things for yourself!
                The South African
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                Translations for double check
                Double check through the time
                Double check across language varieties
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