check number; mark; correspond
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to check the corresponding number; to match numbers
Often used in contexts like seating, tickets, or inventory.
Passengers, please take your seats according to the seat numbers on your tickets.
The receipt and the stub need to match numbers.
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You need to check the serial numbers of these goods against the list.
verb
to correspond; to match up; to be in line with
Used more abstractly for ideas, theories, or statements aligning with reality.
His account doesn't match up with the eyewitness's description.
Our development plan must correspond with the actual situation.
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The theory must correspond with reality to have guiding significance.
noun
check mark; correct mark; symbol for approval
Specifically refers to symbols like '✓' or '○' used by teachers. Can be used with the suffix '儿'.
The teacher put a check mark next to my answer.
Every check mark on the test paper represents your hard work.
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Remember, a check mark means correct, and a cross means wrong.