ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 
ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek
double-checked; double-checking; double-checks
: to subject to a double check
data double-checked for accuracy
: to make a double check
: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked
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Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Garcia initially accepted the $3 million offer under three conditions — that the coffee chain apologize, alter store policy and issue a memo instructing workers to double-check hot drinks before handing them off — and the chain declined, sending the case to trial, the L.A. Times reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
If something feels off, research the company’s background, double-check email addresses and never send money or personal information without verifying first.
—Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
But there was enough hesitation to at least double-check.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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This little mishap not only added some fun to their exchange but also reminded all of us about the importance of double-checking details.
—Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Garcia initially accepted the $3 million offer under three conditions — that the coffee chain apologize, alter store policy and issue a memo instructing workers to double-check hot drinks before handing them off — and the chain declined, sending the case to trial, the L.A. Times reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
If something feels off, research the company’s background, double-check email addresses and never send money or personal information without verifying first.
—Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
But there was enough hesitation to at least double-check.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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