checking
checking Lexical Profile
checking Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act or process of inspecting, examining, or verifying something to ensure accuracy, quality, or safety.
"Careful checking of the financial records revealed several minor clerical errors."
American A banking service or account in which funds are deposited and can be withdrawn on demand by writing checks or using a debit card.
"She transferred five hundred dollars from her savings into checking to cover the monthly rent."
North American The defensive technique in ice hockey or lacrosse of obstructing or colliding with an opposing player to disrupt their possession of the puck or ball.
"The coach emphasized tight defensive checking throughout the third period to protect the team's narrow lead."
The formation of small surface cracks or splits in seasoned wood, paint, varnish, or concrete caused by uneven drying or shrinking.
"Applying a protective sealant to the cedar deck helps prevent surface checking caused by summer heat."