countercheck

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

Origin of countercheck

1
First recorded in 1550–60; counter- + check1

Other definitions for counter check (2 of 2)

counter check

noun
  1. a blank check available in a bank for the use of a depositor in making a withdrawal from that bank.

Origin of counter check

2
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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British Dictionary definitions for countercheck

countercheck

noun(ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɛk)
  1. a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another

  2. a restraint that reinforces another restraint

  1. a double check, as for accuracy

verb(ˌkaʊntəˈtʃɛk) (tr)
  1. to oppose by counteraction

  2. to control or restrain by a second check

  1. to double-check

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