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double-checks

  • plural
    of double-check.
    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.
  • present tense form
    of double-check (3rd person singular).
    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.

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Then he double-checks my claim, asking: “The court hadn’t said it in Students for Fair Admissions?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Even though she has filters set up, Tabacnic always double-checks to make sure her matches are actually where the dating app says they are.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

For example, one arm of the AI generates the response, and another instantly double-checks it to make sure it’s safe before letting it through to the user.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025

That’s one of many double-checks in the system.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2022

Far up a third climb, Werner unfolds the map and double-checks his bearings with a compass.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr