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counter-checking

coun·ter·check
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun koun-ter-chek; verb koun-ter-chek]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər tʃek/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun koun-ter-chek; verb koun-ter-chek]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər tʃek/

Definitions of counter-checking word

  • noun counter-checking a check that opposes or restrains. 1
  • noun counter-checking a check controlling or confirming another check. 1
  • verb with object counter-checking to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action. 1
  • verb with object counter-checking to control or confirm by a second check. 1
See all 4 definitions of counter-checking

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Origin of counter-checking

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; counter- + check1

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Parts of speech for Counter-checking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Counter-checking

counter-checking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for counter-checking

verb counter-checking

  • rule out — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
  • annul — If an election or a contract is annulled, it is declared invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
  • revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
  • abort — If an unborn baby is aborted, the pregnancy is ended deliberately and the baby is not born alive.
  • repeal — to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.
All 111 Synonyms of counter-checking

Antonyms for counter-checking

verb counter-checking

  • validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
All 39 Antonyms of counter-checking

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