double check
noun
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.
double-checking
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present participleof double-check.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Just double-checking my directions back into town,” I said.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2025
Charlotin believes that the superficially authentic tone of AI bots’ output may encourage overworked or inattentive lawyers to accept bogus citations without double-checking.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
They recommend double-checking ingredients or working with a doctor or healthcare professional to choose the prenatal supplement.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
The state appears to have presented a figure without fully explaining its methodology or double-checking the information, said Becker, who is a former senior trial attorney in the voting section of the U.S.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2024
I typed up the articles waiting for me on the Linotype’s tray, double-checking after each sentence that I had made no mistakes.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
