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Pronunciation: /tʃɛk/

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Definition of check

noun

a pattern of small squares:a fine black-and-white check
a garment or fabric with a pattern of small squares:on Wednesdays he wore the small check

adjective

[attributive]

having a checked pattern:a blue check T-shirt

Origin:

late Middle English: probably from chequer (sense 1 of the noun)

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