triple check

English

Noun

triple check (plural triple checks)

1. An extra check or verification made a third time, usually with additional caution or attention.

   Did you make a double check and a triple check of the entire minefield before proceeding?

Usage notes

This form usually comes after double check, often as a synonym or variant thereof.

Synonyms

• double check

Related terms

• double check

Verb

triple check (third-person singular simple present triple checks, present participle triple checking, simple past and past participle triple checked)

1. To check again; to check with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.

   Did you double check and triple check of the entire minefield before proceeding?

Usage notes

This form usually comes after double check, often as a synonym or variant thereof.

Synonyms

• double check

Related terms

• double check