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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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
If pressure rises, slow the tempo and double-check a figure, letting calm authority carry the conversation.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
For ease of replacement, double-check that your new hardware is the same size as the existing hardware so that no modifications are necessary.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Again, just double-check with the host to make sure these items are welcomed or needed.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
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Verb
Terenzio eventually rushed back to the office to double-check in the middle of the night before finally breathing a sigh of relief.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
If pressure rises, slow the tempo and double-check a figure, letting calm authority carry the conversation.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
For ease of replacement, double-check that your new hardware is the same size as the existing hardware so that no modifications are necessary.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Again, just double-check with the host to make sure these items are welcomed or needed.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for double-check
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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