checking
/ˈt͡ʃɛkɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: checkings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A checking account.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
Withdraw $5000 from checking and put it into savings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “checking” mean?
The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check.
Is “checking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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