Check against Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To compare something with another thing, usually a list, document, or standard, to make sure it is correct or matches.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Most often used in professional, academic, or technical contexts. Common collocations: 'check data against the database,' 'check results against the standard.' Does NOT mean 'check against someone' (not to fight or oppose). Sometimes interchangeable with 'compare with,' but 'check against' emphasizes verification for correctness or matching.
جمل نموذجية
Please check the answers against the list.
basic
You must check your results against the official requirements.
basic
They checked the inventory against the shipment.
basic
Let me check this number against the schedule before we call.
natural
It's always smart to check your work against the guidelines.
natural
He likes to check every fact against multiple sources.
natural