Check over
verb
To examine or scrutinize something very carefully.
Please check over your paper for any spelling mistakes before you submit it.

Often appears as...
- check over work
- check over homework
verb
To review or analyze thoroughly to verify functionality or correctness.
The mechanic will check over the car to make sure everything is in working order.

Often appears as...
- check over car
- check over system
verb
To examine or scrutinize something very carefully.
Please check over your paper for any spelling mistakes before you submit it.

Often appears as...
- check over work
- check over homework
verb
To review or analyze thoroughly to verify functionality or correctness.
The mechanic will check over the car to make sure everything is in working order.

Often appears as...
- check over car
- check over system
Definition 1 of 2

Attention to Detail
Used when precision is required, often implying that no mistake should be overlooked.

You must check over the contract for any hidden clauses.
Final Verification
Suggests a last review of work, often before a submission or publication.

I need to check over the report once more before the meeting.
Personal Responsibility
Indicates individual accountability for the thoroughness of the work done.

It’s up to you to check over your answers in the exam.
Attention to Detail
Used when precision is required, often implying that no mistake should be overlooked.

You must check over the contract for any hidden clauses.
Final Verification
Suggests a last review of work, often before a submission or publication.

I need to check over the report once more before the meeting.
Personal Responsibility
Indicates individual accountability for the thoroughness of the work done.

It’s up to you to check over your answers in the exam.
Attention to Detail
Used when precision is required, often implying that no mistake should be overlooked.

You must check over the contract for any hidden clauses.
Final Verification
Suggests a last review of work, often before a submission or publication.

I need to check over the report once more before the meeting.
Personal Responsibility
Indicates individual accountability for the thoroughness of the work done.

It’s up to you to check over your answers in the exam.
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