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overcheck en · NOUN

Etymology

From over- + check.

Meanings

  1. A check pattern that is superimposed upon another pattern
  2. A strap that stretches from the pollstrap of the bridle to the saddle

Forms

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overchecks Number=Plur lexicographic

overcheck en · VERB

Etymology

From over- + check.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To check or verify more than necessary.
    • When making a trade, err on the side of overchecking the contract details. 2010, Euan Sinclair, Option Trading: Pricing and Volatility Strategies and Techniques, page 20:

Forms

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overchecked Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
overchecked Tense=Past lexicographic
overchecking Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
overchecks Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic