check over
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Definition
Verb: * To examine something carefully and systematically in order to assess its accuracy, quality, or condition; to inspect or review.
Usage
The verb "check over" is used when someone looks at something thoroughly to ensure it is correct, functioning properly, or in good order. It implies a careful, often methodical, review. * It is a separable phrasal verb (e.g., "check the report over"). * It is commonly used in professional, academic, and everyday contexts.
Examples
- Before submitting your essay, you should check it over for any spelling mistakes.
- The mechanic will check over the car's engine to diagnose the problem.
- Please check over these figures to make sure the calculations are accurate.
Advanced Usage
- "to have something checked over": This passive construction is common when the subject arranges for an expert to perform the inspection.
- I'm going to have the doctor check over this rash.
- We had the contract checked over by a lawyer before signing.
Variants and Related Words
- Check (verb): A more general term for verifying or examining. "Check over" often implies a more comprehensive review than "check" alone.
- Go over (phrasal verb): Can be synonymous with "check over," especially meaning to review or examine carefully.
- Let's go over the plan one more time.
- Inspect (verb): A more formal synonym, often used in official or technical contexts.
- Review (verb): Often used for examining documents, work, or performance.
Synonyms
- Examine
- Inspect
- Review
- Scrutinize
- Look over
- Go through
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Check out: Can overlap with "check over," especially when examining the condition or features of something. "Check out" can also mean to investigate or to borrow (from a library).
- You should check out that new café. (investigate)
- He checked out the engine. (examined it)
- Check through: Similar to "check over," emphasizing a careful process of examining items in a sequence or list.
- Check through your notes before the exam.
Verb
- examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- check the brakes
- Check out the engine