S: (n) probability, chance (a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible) "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5"; "if that phone call is for me, chances are it's my wife"
S: (n) quantum ((physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory))
S: (n) value, economic value (the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else) "he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices"
S: (n) playing period, period of play, play ((in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds) "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
S: (n) check, chit, tab (the bill in a restaurant) "he asked the waiter for the check"
S: (n) arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage (the state of inactivity following an interruption) "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
S: (n) confirmation, verification, check, substantiation (additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct) "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
S: (n) check, checkout, check-out procedure (the act of inspecting or verifying) "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
S: (n) check mark, check, tick (a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.) "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
S: (v) check (make an examination or investigation) "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
S: (v) see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure (be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something) "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
S: (v) control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits) "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
S: (v) check (stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution) "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
S: (v) check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick (put a check mark on or near or next to) "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
S: (v) check, retard, delay (slow the growth or development of) "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
S: (v) check, check out (be verified or confirmed; pass inspection) "These stories don't check!"
S: (v) match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics) "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
S: (v) check (block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey)
S: (v) discipline, train, check, condition (develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control) "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
S: (v) check (consign for shipment on a vehicle) "check your luggage before boarding"
S: (v) check (hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping) "Check your coat at the door"
S: (v) check (abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey)
S: (v) check (stop in a chase especially when scent is lost) "The dog checked"
S: (v) check, checker, chequer (mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on)
S: (v) check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back (hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of) "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
S: (v) check (place into check) "He checked my kings"
S: (n) chess, chess game (a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king)
S: (v) check (write out a check on a bank account)
S: (v) determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn (find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort) "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
S: (v) check (verify by consulting a source or authority) "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"