coun·ter·check
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌchek 
: a check or restraint often operating against something that is itself a check
counterchecked; counterchecking; counterchecks
: a check obtainable at a bank usually to be cashed only at the bank by the drawer
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Both systems can serve as counterchecks to one another, and by using both, the speed and thoroughness of threat assessment can be greatly enhanced.
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“Countercheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countercheck. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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