checking

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛkɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛkɪŋ === Verb === checking present participle and gerund of check === Noun === checking (countable and uncountable, plural checkings) (ice hockey) The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check. (countable, finance, informal) A checking account. An act whereby one checks something or someone (in any sense). (crosswording) The crossing of solutions in a grid. ==== Translations ==== === Derived terms ===