check something in
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Meaning · English
Examine or verify something
Literally: investigate by looking at
Register: neutral
Examples
I'll check the figures in before submitting the report
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “check something in” mean?
Examine or verify something Literally: investigate by looking at
Is “check something in” formal or informal?
check something in is generally neutral.