checking (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: ˈtʃɛkɪŋ
Definition
The action of examining something to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
Examples
The doctor is checking the patient's vital signs.
Please do some checking on the flight status before we leave.
Regular checking of your car's tire pressure is important for safety.
How to Use checking
- checking for (prepositional phrase)
- Examining something to find something specific. — "The nurse was checking for a fever."
- checking on (prepositional phrase)
- Making sure someone or something is safe or alright. — "Can you check on the kids while I cook dinner?"
- checking out (phrasal verb)
- Leaving a hotel or hospital after paying. — "We need to be checking out by 11 AM."
- checking in (phrasal verb)
- Registering your arrival at a hotel, airport, etc. — "We are checking in at the airport counter."
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