check

Definitions of check
  1. noun
    the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
    synonyms: controle, detailonderzoek, detailstudie, diepte-onderzoek, diepteonderzoek, inspectie, monstering, nazicht, revue
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    autopsie, dissectie, lijkopening, lijkschouwing, necropsie, obductie, sectie
    an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
    vergelijking
    the act of examining resemblances
    her, herexamen, herkansing, herkeuring, nazorg
    a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
    palpatie
    a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
    scan
    the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
    fouillering, huiszoeking
    boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas
    bestudering, studie
    a detailed critical inspection
    her, herexamen, herkansing, herkeuring, inspectie, monstering, nazorg, revue
    a formal or official examination
    analogie
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
    collatie
    careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement
    type of:
    antecedentenonderzoek, doorlichting, onderzoek, opsporingswerk, speurwerk
    the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
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