double-check
/ˌdʌbl ˈtʃek/verb
उच्चारण डबल चेक
दोबारा जाँचना, दोबारा पक्का करना
Basic word
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[I/T]
to check something a second time to be completely sure that it is correct or safe
दोबारा जाँचना, दोबारा पक्का करना
- Double-check your roll number before you submit the form.
- Radhika double-checked the answers before leaving the exam hall.
- I double-checked that the gas was turned off.
+ 3 more examples
- Always double-check the dates before booking your tickets.
- Could you double-check the figures once more?
- He double-checked that the doors were locked.
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[C]
a second check made to be sure that something is correct
दोबारा की गई जाँच
- A quick double-check saved him from a spelling mistake.
- Do a double-check of your answers before handing in the paper.
- A double-check of the bill showed an error.
+ 1 more example
- The pilot made a final double-check before take-off.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
double-check + sth / that-clause / wh-clause
The verb takes a noun, a that-clause or a wh-word; it means to check again to be sure.
इस क्रिया के बाद noun, that-clause या wh-word आता है; इसका अर्थ निश्चित होने के लिए दोबारा जाँचना है।
- Double-check your answers before you submit the paper.
- Please double-check that the gas is off.
- I will double-check what time the train leaves.
double-check with sb
Use with to name the person or source that confirms the fact.
तथ्य की पुष्टि करने वाले व्यक्ति या स्रोत के लिए 'with' आता है।
- Double-check the date with the office.
a double-check (noun)
As a noun it is countable: a double-check is a second look.
Noun के रूप में यह countable है: double-check का अर्थ दूसरी बार की जाँच है।
- A quick double-check saved him from a costly mistake.
double-check + object + for + error
Use for to say what you are looking for in the checking.
जाँच में क्या ढूँढ रहे हैं, यह बताने के लिए 'for' आता है।
- Double-check the form for spelling errors.
+Collocations 4
double-check + object
the factsthe figuresthe addressthe spellingthe answersthe booking
- Always double-check the figures in the balance sheet.
adverb + double-check
carefullyquicklyalwaysonce moreagainthoroughly
- Radhika double-checked her admit card twice.
verb + to double-check
remember toforget tobe sure toneed totry tomust
- Remember to double-check your roll number before you leave.
double-check + reason
to be safeto be sureto avoid mistakesjust in casebefore sending
- I double-checked the lock just in case.
“More examples 5
- The pilot double-checked the fuel level before take-off.
पायलट ने उड़ान भरने से पहले ईंधन का स्तर दोबारा जाँचा।
- She double-checked the address on the envelope and posted it.
उसने लिफाफे पर पता दोबारा जाँचा और उसे डाक में डाल दिया।
- It is wise to double-check any news that you see on social media.
सोशल मीडिया पर देखी गई किसी भी खबर को दोबारा परखना समझदारी है।
- The cashier double-checked the change before handing it over.
कैशियर ने बाकी पैसे देने से पहले उन्हें दोबारा गिन लिया।
- In the exam, leave a few minutes at the end to double-check your answers.
परीक्षा में अंत में कुछ मिनट बचाइए ताकि आप अपने उत्तर दोबारा जाँच सकें।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Please double check before submit the form.
✓ Please double-check before submitting the form.
After the preposition before, use the -ing form, and the verb needs a hyphen.
Preposition 'before' के बाद -ing रूप आता है, और verb में hyphen लगता है।
✗ He double-checked about the schedule.
✓ He double-checked the schedule.
The verb takes a direct object without about.
यह क्रिया बिना 'about' के सीधा object लेती है।