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Noun: double check  dú-bul chek
  1. Something that checks the correctness of a previous check
    "He always did a double check of his calculations before submitting his work";
    - countercheck
Verb: double-check  dú-bul chek
  1. Check once more to be absolutely sure
    "The problem is that these members may not double-check facts"

Derived forms: double-checking, double-checks, double-checked, double checks

Type of: ascertain, assay, check, ensure, insure, make certain, make sure, see

Encyclopedia: Double check

Double-check