double-check

/ˌˈdəbəl ˌˈtʃɛk/

/dəbəlˈtʃɛk/

Other forms: double-checking

Definitions of double-check
  1. verb
    check once more to be absolutely sure
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    type of:
    ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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