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try to learn someone''s opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor" announce one''s departure from a hotel record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased; "She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt" withdraw money by writing a check trace; "We are running down a few tips" be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don''t check!" examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" |
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