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countercheck

[ noun koun-ter-chek; verb koun-ter-chek ]

noun

  1. a check that opposes or restrains.
  2. a check controlling or confirming another check.


verb (used with object)

  1. to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action.
  2. to control or confirm by a second check.

countercheck

noun

  1. a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another
  2. a restraint that reinforces another restraint
  3. a double check, as for accuracy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to oppose by counteraction
  2. to control or restrain by a second check
  3. to double-check
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of countercheck1

First recorded in 1550–60; counter- + check 1
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Example Sentences

To have his keys to count and countercheck.

We are, indeed, very fond of range, and if there is check, there should be countercheck; and in this view we are delighted to see these great Italians domesticated here.

It was not possible more cleverly to meet every difficulty, to countercheck every contingency, than by this subtle scheme.

That word fell on his ear for the first time from a white man's lips, and the stupefaction of it was a countercheck to his grief.

The countercheck was effectual, and from her position of vantage the lady fired her first shot.

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