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Rechecked: meaning, definitions and examples

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rechecked

 

[ ˌriːˈʧɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Rechecked is the past tense of the verb 'recheck', which means to check something again for accuracy or to confirm its correctness. It implies a careful verification process after an initial check has already taken place.

Synonyms

double-checked, reassessed, reviewed, verified

Examples of usage

  • I rechecked my calculations before submitting the report.
  • They have rechecked the safety protocols after the incident.
  • She rechecked the document for any errors.
  • He rechecked the lock to ensure it was secure.

Translations

Translations of the word "rechecked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reverificado

🇮🇳 फिर से जांचा हुआ

🇩🇪 überprüft

🇮🇩 diperiksa ulang

🇺🇦 перевірено повторно

🇵🇱 ponownie sprawdzone

🇯🇵 再確認された

🇫🇷 re-vérifié

🇪🇸 revisado nuevamente

🇹🇷 yeniden kontrol edildi

🇰🇷 재확인됨

🇸🇦 تم إعادة التحقق

🇨🇿 znovu zkontrolováno

🇸🇰 znovu skontrolované

🇨🇳 重新检查

🇸🇮 ponovno preverjeno

🇮🇸 endurskoðað

🇰🇿 қайта тексерілді

🇬🇪 მחדש შემოწმებული

🇦🇿 təkrar yoxlanılıb

🇲🇽 verificado nuevamente

Etymology

The term 'rechecked' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with the verb 'check', which comes from the Middle English 'checchen', meaning to inspect or to verify. The root of 'check' can be traced back to the Old French 'eschequier', referring to a checkmate in chess, thereby implying an examination or scrutiny of a situation. The usage of 'recheck' evolved as the need for thoroughness and precision became essential, particularly in fields like science, accounting, and quality control. The term has been increasingly utilized in both everyday situations and specific professional contexts, reflecting the growing emphasis on accuracy and reliability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,118 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.