Check the math Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmæθ
CHEK thuh MATH
tʃˈɛk/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈæθ
CHEK thuh MATH
Definition
To review or recalculate a math problem or result to make sure it is correct.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both academic and everyday contexts to mean verifying calculations, even for simple sums. May refer to financial or logical checks, not just pure math. Often said in a light, practical tone, especially when something seems incorrect or surprising.
Spanish: revisar los cálculos - comprobar las cuentasPortuguese (BR): conferir a conta - revisar o cálculoPortuguese (PT): verificar os cálculos - conferir a contaChinese (Simplified): 核对计算 - 检查数学Chinese (Traditional): 核對計算 - 檢查數學Hindi: गणना जांचनाArabic: تحقق من الحسابات - راجع العمليات الحسابيةBengali: গণনা পরীক্ষা করা - হিসাব যাচাই করাRussian: проверить расчёты - перепроверить математикуJapanese: 計算を確認する - 計算を見直すVietnamese: kiểm tra phép tính - xem lại phép toánKorean: 계산을 확인하다 - 계산을 다시 하다Turkish: hesabı kontrol etmek - matematiği tekrar kontrol etmekUrdu: حساب چیک کرنا - ریاضی کی جانچ کرناIndonesian: memeriksa hitungan - mengecek perhitungan
Example Sentences
Can you check the math on this addition problem?
basic
She always checks the math before submitting her homework.
basic
Let's check the math to make sure it's correct.
basic
Wait, that total looks off. Did you check the math?
natural
If it doesn't add up, maybe you should check the math again.
natural
I'll double-check, but can someone else also check the math just in case?
natural