double check
Definition
- Noun:
- A verification that confirms the correctness of an initial verification: A "double check" is a second, careful examination or review performed to ensure the accuracy or validity of a previous check or action.
Usage
- As a noun: The term is commonly used to describe the act or instance of verifying something a second time.
- Always perform a double check of your calculations before submitting the report.
- The pilot's pre-flight routine includes a double check of all instruments.
Advanced Usage
- "to do a double check": To perform a second, thorough verification.
- I'll do a double check on the guest list to make sure no one was missed.
- "as a double check": Serving the function of a secondary verification.
- We added the assistant's review as a double check on the data entry.
Variants and Related Words
- Double-check (verb): To verify or examine something for a second or extra time.
- Please double-check the address before sending the package.
- Cross-check (noun/verb): A method of verifying information by using an alternative source or method. (Note: This is a related but distinct concept.)
Synonyms
- Verification: The process of establishing the truth or accuracy of something.
- Confirmation: The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
Related Phrases
- Belt and braces (idiom, chiefly UK): A strategy that involves using two independent methods to ensure success, similar in spirit to a double check.
- Their security system is a real belt and braces approach.
- Measure twice, cut once (proverb): Emphasizes the importance of careful verification before taking action, analogous to a double check.
Noun
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something that checks the correctness of a previous check
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