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- [noun koun-ter-chek; verb koun-ter-chek]
- /ˈkaʊn tər tʃek/
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- [noun koun-ter-chek; verb koun-ter-chek]
- /ˈkaʊn tər tʃek/
Definitions of counter-checking word
- noun counter-checking a check that opposes or restrains. 1
- noun counter-checking a check controlling or confirming another check. 1
- verb with object counter-checking to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action. 1
- verb with object counter-checking to control or confirm by a second check. 1
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Origin of counter-checking
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; counter- + check1
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Parts of speech for Counter-checking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counter-checking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for counter-checking
verb counter-checking
- rule out — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- annul — If an election or a contract is annulled, it is declared invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
- abort — If an unborn baby is aborted, the pregnancy is ended deliberately and the baby is not born alive.
- repeal — to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.
Antonyms for counter-checking
verb counter-checking
- validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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