check that

phrase

informal
—used to take back or correct a previous statement
"Sir, I don't know why but there must be a foot or two of water coming down Claiborne. No, check that—three feet."—Christopher Cooper and Robert Block

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Look for vibrant colors, feel whether an item is firm or soft and check that herbs smell fragrant. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 In industries like plumbing and construction, employees often carry company cards to buy fuel and supplies, while office staff sort through receipts to check that spending stays within bounds. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 In Paris on Monday night, a police helicopter circled over Place de la Republique overnight, a central point in the weekend clashes, sweeping the square with a searchlight to check that the curfew was being observed. — Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 During testing, the team measured and monitored energy consumption, but also checked that warmth was evenly distributed throughout each test building. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check that

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of check that was in 2003

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check/take/feel someone's pulse
check that
check through
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“Check that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20that. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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