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

1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   • check the brakes
   • Check out the engine