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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | inspection, examination |
| Synonyms: | analysis, audit, checkup, control, inquiry, investigation, poll, rein, research, review, scrutiny, test |
| Main Entry: | check |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | symbol for ticking off |
| Synonyms: | X, cross, dot, line, mark, score, sign, stroke, tick |
| Main Entry: | check |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pattern of squares |
| Synonyms: | checkerboard, patchwork, plaid, quilt, tartan |
| Main Entry: | account |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | record of finances, fees, or charges |
| Synonyms: | IOU, bad news, balance, bill, book, books, charge, check, computation, cuff, grunt*, inventory, invoice, ledger, reckoning, record, register, report, score, statement, tab, tally |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | arrest |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | slowing or stopping |
| Synonyms: | blockage, cessation, check, checking, delay, end, halt, hindrance, inhibition, interruption, obstruction, prevention, restraining, restraint, stalling, stay, staying, stoppage, suppression, suspension |
| Antonyms: | activation, encouragement, letting go, release |
| Main Entry: | audit |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | inspection of financial records |
| Synonyms: | analysis, balancing, check, checking, examination, investigation, report, review, scrutiny, survey, verification, view |
| Main Entry: | barrier |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | obstruction to goal |
| Synonyms: | bar, check, difficulty, drawback, encumbrance, handicap, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, limitation, obstacle, pale, preventive, restraint, restriction, stumbling block |
| Antonyms: | opening |
| Main Entry: | bill |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | account of charges; money owed |
| Synonyms: | IOU, bad news, check, chit, damage*, debt, invoice, itemized account, knock*, note, reckoning, request for payment, score, statement, statement of indebtedness, tab |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | bridle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | restraining device |
| Synonyms: | check, control, curb, deterrent, hackamore, halter, headstall, leash, rein, restraint, trammels |
| Notes: | bridal relates to a bride or a marriage ceremony while a bridle is a harness |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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