checking
UK: ˈtʃɛkɪŋ | US: ˈtʃɛkɪŋ
n. the act of verifying or inspecting something
vt. the present participle of "check," meaning to examine or restrain
adj. (rare) serving to verify or control
The word "check" originates from the Old French eschequier (to play chess, verify), derived from the Persian shāh (king), referencing the chess term "checkmate" (shāh māt: "the king is dead"). Over time, "check" evolved to mean "inspect" (from the idea of controlling moves in chess) or "restrain" (from blocking an opponent). The suffix -ing forms the present participle or gerund, indicating ongoing action.
The teacher is checking the students' homework for errors.
Regular checking of your car's oil level can prevent engine damage.
She kept checking her phone for messages.
The bank charges a fee for checking account overdrafts.
The software includes a spell-checking feature.