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checked

/tʃɛkt/
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• adjective

1

Having been examined, verified, or tested for accuracy, safety, or quality.

Example

"All checked baggage must be dropped off at the airline counter at least an hour before departure."

2

Having a pattern of small squares, typically of alternating colors, as on a chessboard or gingham fabric.

Example

"He wore a blue-and-white checked shirt to the summer picnic."

3

Held back, restrained, or kept under control.

Example

"With her emotions carefully checked, she delivered the announcement in a calm, steady voice."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing a pattern of squares on fabric, 'checked' and 'checkered' are often used interchangeably, though 'checkered' is preferred in figurative contexts (such as 'a checkered past').

• Rhymes for checked

• Nearby Words

checkable
checkbook
checkbox
checked
checker
checkerbloom
checkerboard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Checked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/checked
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