Check through Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈθɹu
CHEK-throo
tʃˈɛk/ /θɹˈuː
CHEK-THROO
Definition
To examine or look at something carefully and thoroughly, usually to find mistakes, missing items, or to ensure everything is correct.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; used with objects like 'documents', 'bags', 'lists'. Often follows 'to' as in 'to check through'. Differs from 'check' (quick look) or 'check out' (inspect briefly or visit). Less commonly used as a phrasal verb in formal writing.
Spanish: revisar cuidadosamente - examinar - inspeccionarPortuguese (BR): verificar cuidadosamente - revisarPortuguese (PT): verificar cuidadosamente - reverChinese (Simplified): 仔细检查 - 仔细核查Chinese (Traditional): 仔細檢查 - 仔細核查Hindi: ध्यान से जाँचना - ध्यानपूर्वक देखनाArabic: فحص بعناية - التحقق بدقةBengali: ভালোভাবে পরীক্ষা করা - খুঁটিয়ে দেখাRussian: тщательно проверить - внимательно просмотретьJapanese: 念入りに確認する - 詳しく調べるVietnamese: kiểm tra kỹ lưỡng - rà soátKorean: 꼼꼼히 확인하다 - 자세히 살펴보다Turkish: dikkatlice kontrol etmek - gözden geçirmekUrdu: غور سے جانچنا - اچھی طرح دیکھناIndonesian: memeriksa dengan saksama - meneliti
Example Sentences
I will check through my notes before the test.
basic
The teacher asked us to check through our answers.
basic
Please check through your bag before you leave.
basic
Can you check through the report and see if anything’s missing?
natural
I always check through my emails before logging off.
natural
Just to be safe, let me check through the list one more time.
natural