countercheck

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noun (1)

coun·​ter·​check ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌchek 

: a check or restraint often operating against something that is itself a check

countercheck

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verb

counterchecked; counterchecking; counterchecks

transitive verb

1

: check, counteract

2

: to check a second time for verification

counter check

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noun (2)

: a check obtainable at a bank usually to be cashed only at the bank by the drawer

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1584, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

counter check

noun

: a blank check available at a bank and usually to be cashed only at the bank by the person writing the check