Countercheck

[n. koun-ter-chek; v. koun-ter-chek]

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noun

a check that opposes or restrains.

a check controlling or confirming another check.

verb (used with object)

to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action.

to control or confirm by a second check.

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Origin:
1550–60; counter- + check

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countercheck

—n
1.	a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another
2.	a restraint that reinforces another restraint
3.	a double check, as for accuracy

—vb
4.	to oppose by counteraction
5.	to control or restrain by a second check
6.	to double-check

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