ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 
ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek
double-checked; double-checking; double-checks
: to subject to a double check
data double-checked for accuracy
: to make a double check
: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
As always, make sure to double-check anything that comes out of generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Pull out the tape measure to double-check before ordering.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
These claims have been unfounded, and in Wisconsin, local election officials are required to double-check results for counting errors or fraud.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Election Day is quickly approaching, and some voters might want to prepare ahead of time by researching key issues, double-checking their polling locations, and taking a look at their ballot before casting their vote.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
As always, make sure to double-check anything that comes out of generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Pull out the tape measure to double-check before ordering.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
These claims have been unfounded, and in Wisconsin, local election officials are required to double-check results for counting errors or fraud.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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