countercheck
/ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɛk/
noun
- A second check or verification to ensure accuracy or correctness.
- A countercheck of the inventory revealed several missing items.
- The accountant performed a countercheck on the numbers to avoid errors.
- Before submitting the report, she did a countercheck of all the data.
- Something that restrains or opposes something else; a check or obstacle.
- The veto power provides a countercheck to the majority's authority.
- The new regulations act as a countercheck against corporate fraud.
- His cautious nature served as a countercheck to her impulsive decisions.
Synonyms
verb
- To verify or double-check something for accuracy.
- The editor counterchecked every fact in the article.
- She counterchecked the address to make sure the package would arrive correctly.
- Please countercheck the calculations before sending the invoice.
- To restrain or oppose something.
- The court's ruling counterchecks the executive branch's power.
- His skepticism counterchecked her enthusiasm for the risky plan.
- The new policy counterchecks the influence of large donors.