Recheck

/ˌriːˈtʃɛk/ verb

Definition

to check something again; to verify once more.

Etymology

From 're-' (again) plus 'check.' This is a straightforward modern compound formed by adding the productive prefix 're-' to the common verb 'check,' following a pattern widely used in English.

Kelly Says

Pilots recheck everything before takeoff—fuel, engines, instruments—and this obsessive rechecking isn't paranoia, it's saved countless lives and has become the gold standard for any high-stakes profession.

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