re·check
(ˌ)rē-ˈchek 
rechecked; rechecking; rechecks
: to check (something) again
… the repository locations had to be rechecked a month later, and again after a year, to meet the grant conditions.—
Joe Awad
Joe Awad… they had, in 20 minutes, cleared U.S. Immigration, retrieved their luggage, zipped through customs, rechecked their bags and were on their way to connect with a flight to Omaha …—Alfred Borcover
Alfred Borcover
plural rechecks
: a second or subsequent check : reexamination
At first, he thought it was instrument error, but a recheck validated the measurements.—Eugene Linden
Eugene LindenExamples of recheck in a Sentence
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In fact, the October number could get pushed higher after BLS surveyors go back and recheck the month’s data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
According to multiple league sources, as long as Carter’s combine medical recheck produces no red flags, the Browns are not concerned about any further testing or workouts from him or Hunter.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The air force was supposed to recheck estimates of civilian presence but did not always do so.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In fact, the October number could get pushed higher after BLS surveyors go back and recheck the month’s data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
Carter, 21, had a medical recheck in Indianapolis last week that showed the stress reaction is healing, and no surgery will be needed, per ESPN.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
According to multiple league sources, as long as Carter’s combine medical recheck produces no red flags, the Browns are not concerned about any further testing or workouts from him or Hunter.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Recheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recheck. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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