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An action or influence that stops motion or expression; a restraint: Heavy rains were a check on the army's advance.
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The condition of being stopped or held back; restraint: kept my temper in check; holding agricultural pests in check with sprays.
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An abrupt stop in forward movement or progress; a halt.
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The act or an instance of inspecting or testing, as for accuracy or quality; examination: the careful check of each unit before sale; gave the car an oil check.
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A standard for inspecting or evaluating; a test.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.