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the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount<diners at the fancy restaurant often look shocked when they receive the check>Synonymsbill, tabRelated Wordsinvoice, receipt; account, record, statement; charge, fee; score, tally
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a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition<made a careful check of the antique table before buying it>— see inspection
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a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due<request a detailed check from the company before sending any money>— see 11bill 1
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a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)<handed over a check for his coat>— see ticket 1
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something that limits one's freedom of action or choice<the Supreme Court is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government>— see restriction 1
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