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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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 June 2024
What to Look for In the Best Designer Tote Bags
How to Clean a Designer Tote Bag
Before cleaning any type of tote bag, empty the bag of all items and double-check the tag for washing instructions.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 June 2024
Residents should double-check vehicles to make sure children and pets aren’t locked in them and bring pets inside, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said on Facebook and X, formerly Twitter.
—Nadia Scharf, The Indianapolis Star, 15 June 2024
Its proponents hope the technique will help turn generative AI technology into reliable assistants that can supercharge productivity without requiring a human to double-check or second-guess the answers.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
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Verb
After the sentencing, the judge urged American travelers bound for Turks and Caicos to double-check their bags and asked the Transportation Safety Administration to screen outgoing travelers.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 June 2024
What to Look for In the Best Designer Tote Bags
How to Clean a Designer Tote Bag
Before cleaning any type of tote bag, empty the bag of all items and double-check the tag for washing instructions.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 June 2024
Residents should double-check vehicles to make sure children and pets aren’t locked in them and bring pets inside, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said on Facebook and X, formerly Twitter.
—Nadia Scharf, The Indianapolis Star, 15 June 2024
Its proponents hope the technique will help turn generative AI technology into reliable assistants that can supercharge productivity without requiring a human to double-check or second-guess the answers.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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