Checking
/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:23 pts8 letters
Definition of Checking
verb
- To inspect; to examine.
"Check the oil in your car once a month."
- To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
- (often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
"Check off the items that you've checked (inspected)."
- To control, limit, or halt.
"Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation."
- To verify or compare with a source of information.
"Check your data against known values."
Anagrams of Checking
No exact anagrams found for "checking". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
h4
e1
c3
k5
i1
n1
g2
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Checking
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Checking"
Checking is a 8-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Checking" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "checking" is a high-scoring word.