ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 
ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek
double-checked; double-checking; double-checks
: to subject to a double check
data double-checked for accuracy
: to make a double check
: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked
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Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Again, double-check if your information is accurate or not.
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Be sure to double-check the details.
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Until the full transition is complete, double-check your ticket or confirm with your airline to avoid last-minute confusion.
—Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Again, double-check if your information is accurate or not.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Granola Bars Granola bars seem like an easy option for on-the-go protein, but make sure to double-check the nutrition label first.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Be sure to double-check the details.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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