check that

phrase

informal
—used to take back or correct a previous statement
"Sir, I don't know why but there must be a foot or two of water coming down Claiborne. No, check that—three feet."—Christopher Cooper and Robert Block

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During testing, the team measured and monitored energy consumption, but also checked that warmth was evenly distributed throughout each test building. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 While Kimberly-Clark checked that box on its own, the pending Kenvue acquisition added a fundamental catalyst to sweeten the investment case. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 As investigators work to determine what caused a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, a carnival operator in Hampton is explaining the safety checks that take place before families climb aboard amusement rides. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Reporters independently used media reports and social media posts to collect additional information about the strikes, then cross-checked that information with the databases provided by the outside groups. — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check that

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of check that was in 2003

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check/take/feel someone's pulse
check that
check through
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“Check that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20that. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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