Check by Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈbaɪ
CHEK-BY
tʃˈɛk/ /bˈaɪ
CHEK-BY
Definition
To examine something using a specific method or tool. It means to confirm, inspect, or test by using a certain way, person, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in instructions or technical contexts ('check by pressing', 'check by measuring'). Preposition 'by' always indicates the means or method. Do not confuse with 'check with' (ask someone). Informal contexts may avoid 'check by' in speech.
Spanish: verificar por - revisar usandoPortuguese (BR): verificar por - conferir porPortuguese (PT): verificar por - conferir porChinese (Simplified): 通过...检查 - 用...检查Chinese (Traditional): 通過...檢查 - 用...檢查Hindi: से जांचनाArabic: تفقّد بواسطة - فحص عن طريقBengali: দিয়ে পরীক্ষা করা - দ্বারা পরীক্ষা করাRussian: проверить с помощью - проверить поJapanese: 〜で確認する - 〜で調べるVietnamese: kiểm tra bằng - kiểm tra bởiKorean: ~로 확인하다 - ~로 점검하다Turkish: ile kontrol etmek - ile denetlemekUrdu: سے چیک کرنا - کے ذریعے جانچناIndonesian: memeriksa dengan - mengecek dengan
Example Sentences
You can check by looking at the label.
basic
Please check by asking the manager.
basic
The results were checked by a computer.
basic
Did you check by reading the manual first?
natural
If you’re not sure, check by comparing both files.
natural
We always check by running a quick test before launch.
natural