double check

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nounChess.
  1. a simultaneous check by two pieces in which the moving of one piece to give check also results in discovering a check by another piece.

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double-check
[ duhb-uhl-chek ]

verb (used with or without object)
  1. to check twice or again; recheck.

noun
  1. a second examination or verification to assure accuracy, proper functioning, or the like.

Origin of double-check

2
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

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British Dictionary definitions for double-check

double-check

verb
  1. to check twice or again; verify

noundouble check
  1. a second examination or verification

  2. chess a simultaneous check from two pieces brought about by moving one piece to give check and thereby revealing a second check from another piece

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