checking

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a quick look or test to make sure everything is okay.

n. a systematic or incidental act of verification or inspection.

“The security guard did a final checking of the doors before leaving.”

“A thorough checking of the financial records revealed several discrepancies that had been overlooked during the initial audit.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Finance American English

n. a bank account that you can take money out of at any time using a card or a check.

n. a transactional bank account, also known as a current account, from which funds are readily accessible for daily expenses.

“I need to move some money from my savings to my checking account.”

“The bank offers a premium checking account with no monthly fees provided a minimum daily balance is maintained.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports

n. the act of stopping or blocking an opponent in a sport like ice hockey.

n. the act of using physical force or positioning to disrupt an opponent's movement or possession of the puck or ball.

“The player was penalized for illegal checking during the second period.”

“Aggressive checking is a fundamental defensive strategy in professional ice hockey, though it must be executed within strict safety regulations.”