checked
/tʃekt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a pattern of squares: Marked with a design of alternating squares, typically of two different colors. This is the most common meaning, especially for fabrics like clothing or tablecloths.
- Examined or verified: Having been inspected for accuracy, quality, or condition. (Note: This meaning is listed separately as it is a different sense of the word, derived from the verb 'to check').
Usage Examples
Adjective (Pattern): He wore a checked shirt to the casual party.The picnic blanket had a classic red and white checked pattern.
Adjective (Verified): The checked luggage was loaded onto the plane.All the facts in the report are checked and confirmed.
Advanced Usage
"Checked out": This is a phrasal verb from 'to check', meaning to be verified or to leave formally (e.g., from a hotel). It is not directly related to the 'pattern' meaning. The information has been checked out and is reliable.
"Double-checked": A compound word emphasizing thorough verification. The calculations were double-checked for errors.
Variants and Related Words
- Check (verb): To examine or verify.
- Checker (noun): A person or thing that checks; also, one of the squares in a checked pattern.
- Checkered (adjective): Similar to 'checked' in the pattern sense, but often implies a more complex or varied pattern of squares, and is commonly used metaphorically (e.g., a past).
Synonyms
- Plaid (for pattern): While similar, 'plaid' often refers to a specific type of tartan pattern, not simply alternating squares.
- Verified, Inspected, Confirmed (for the 'examined' sense).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs from 'check')
- Check in: To register upon arrival.
- Check over: To examine something carefully.
Related Idioms
- Check and balance: A system for controlling power.
- Checkered flag: A flag with a black-and-white checked pattern, used to signal the end of a race. This idiom directly uses the 'pattern' meaning.
Adjective
- patterned with alternating squares of color