checks

English - Turkish

Definition of checks in English Turkish dictionary

çekler

Hiçbir koşulda çekleri kabul edemeyiz. - Under no circumstances can we accept checks.

Seyahat çekleriyle ödeyeceğim. - I'll pay with travelers' checks.

durdurmalar

(Hukuk) kontroller

check

kontrol

Bütün kapıların güvenli bir şekilde kapatılıp kapatılmadığını kontrol etti. - He checked that all the doors were safely shut.

Ümit; bir saat önce bitirdiğin çikolatalı çörek kutusunun sihirle tekrar dolup dolmadığını kontrol etmek için çılgın bir adam gibi birdenbire mutfağa doğru koştuğundadır. - Hope is when you suddenly run to the kitchen like a mad man to check if the empty chocolate cookie box you just finished an hour ago is magically full again.

check

kontrol etmek

Sadece e postamı kontrol etmek istedim. - I just wanted to check my email.

Ben kontrol etmek istiyorum. - I'd like to check out.

check

denetlemek

checks and balances

(Politika, Siyaset) güçler ayrılığı

checks and balances

(Politika, Siyaset) denetim ve denge

checks accepted

(Bilgisayar) kabul edilen denetimler

checks accepted

(Bilgisayar) çek kabul edilir

checks and balances (seperation of powers)

kuvvetler ayrılığı

checks drawn and money orders

(Ticaret) verilen çek ve ödeme emir

check

{f} kontrol et

Biz hastalığın yayılmasını kontrol etmeliyiz. - We should check the spread of the disease.

Bütün kapıların güvenli bir şekilde kapatılıp kapatılmadığını kontrol etti. - He checked that all the doors were safely shut.

{i} durdurma

{f} kısmak

{f} frenlemek

{f} alıkoymak

{i} check

{i} köpeğin koku alamayıp durması

altered checks

(Ticaret) değiştirilmiş çek

Ben fizibilite kontrolünü yapmak istiyorum. - I'd like to do a feasibility check.

check

(Satranç) şah çekmek

ket

(Bilgisayar) işaretle

Gözden geçirmeye değer. - It's worth checking out.

(Bilgisayar) onay

Lütfen bu çeki onayla. - Please endorse this check.

(Bilgisayar) onayla

Lütfen bu çeki onayla. - Please endorse this check.

(Bilgisayar) onay işareti

check

ket vurmak

check

(Bilgisayar) onaykutusu

check

yavaşlatmak

check

(Bilgisayar) denetim onay

Telefon rehberinde numarayı kontrol edin. - Check the number in the phone book.

Biz ayrı hesaplar istiyoruz. - We'd like separate checks.

Hesapları kontrol ettin mi? - Have you checked your calculations?

check

muayene

Kendini bir doktora muayene ettirmelisin. - You should have a doctor check you out.

(Ticaret) fatura

(Ticaret) ödeme emri

checks and balances

(Politika, Siyaset) kuvvetler ayrılığı

check

denetim

Bu onların çalışmaları hakkında bir denetim olarak hizmet verecek. - This will serve as a check on their work.

Hızlı bir denetim yapacağım. - I'll do a quick check.

yanına doğru işareti koymak

doğruluğunu araştırmak

Hiçbir kişisel çek kabul edilmeyecektir. - No personal checks will be accepted.

O, onu kişisel bir çeki kabul etmesi için ikna edemedi. - She couldn't convince him to accept a personal check.

hand so.'s checks

el kadar. 's çek

pass so.'s checks

pass öyle. 's çek

can i pay in traveler's checks

seyahat çeki olarak ödeyebilir miyim

check

{i} fiş

check

{i} denetleme

Ben bir denetleme yapıyorum. - I've been doing some checking.

check

ekose desen/kum

check

in counter/desk hava terminalinde bilet ve bagajın kontrol edildiği tezgâh

check

{f} şah demek

check

emanet odasına teslim etmek

{f} çek yazmak

{f} karşılaştırmak

sağlama, denetim onay / sağlama

check

{f} çek keşide etmek

check

{i} kontrol işareti

check

teftiş etmek

check

{i} çek

Banka 50 dolarlık çekini nakite çevirecek. - The bank will cash your fifty dollar check.

O, bankada bir çek hesabı açtı. - He opened a checking account with the bank.

check

{f} tutmak

check

{f} gemlemek

check

(Askeri) (LIST) KONTROL LİSTESİ; YOKLAMA; KONTROL ETMEK

{i} marka

{i} ekose

{i} makbuz

{i} fasıla

{i} karşılaştırma

{f} emanete bırakmak

check

(Nükleer Bilimler) sağlamak

check

birden durdurmak

check

{f} 1. durdurmak; engellemek; yavaşlatmak; gem vurmak; ket vurmak: That defeat checked their advance. O yenilgi ilerlemelerini durdurdu. This

check

{i} engel, ket, fren görevi yapan kimse/şey

check

(Tekstil) 1. ekose 2. kontrol

check

{i} engel

check

{f} karelerle kaplamak

check

{i} şah

Bu şahsi çeki nerede bozdurabilirim? - Where can I cash this personal check?

Şahsi bir çek kabul eder misiniz? - Will you take a personal check?

check

{i} ara

Araba sürmeden önce frenleri kontrol edin ve ayarlayın. - Check and adjust the brakes before you drive.

Hesabı aramızda paylaşalım. - Let's divide the check between us.

check

{f} kontrol işareti koymak

check

çatlamak

check

{i} kontrol belgesi

check

kare deseni ile kaplamak

check

kontrol altına almak

check

durdurmak; engellemek; yavaşlatmak; gem vurmak; ket vurmak: That defeat checked their advance. O yenilgi ilerlemelerini durdurdu. This

check

sağlama

collection of checks

(Ticaret) çeklerin tahsili

collection of checks

(Ticaret) çeklerin takas edilmesi

hand in one's checks

ölmek

hand in one's checks

öbür dünyayı boylamak

i have 500 dollars in traveler's checks

500 dollarlık seyahat çekim var

outstanding checks

(Ticaret) henüz ödenmemiş çek

outstanding checks

(Ticaret) henüz ödenmemiş çekler

pass in one's checks

öbür dünyayı boylamak

pass in one's checks

fertiği çekmek

quality checks

(Ticaret) kalite kontrolleri

traveler's checks

seyahat çekim

we accept checks

çek kabul ediyoruz

English - English

Definition of checks in English English dictionary: Small slits running parallel to the grain of wood caused by strains produced in seasoning; Splits in wood caused by uneven seasoning (See also case hardened ); to accept or hand over (an article) in return for a check; to send to a destination in this way (OED) She finally reached her destination, which is heaven; Examines; compares for verification; plural of check; (Corrosion Eng ) Slight microscopic breaks in a coating which do not penetrate to the underlying metal; third-person singular of check
checks and balances: A system for multiple parties wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others
checks in: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of check in
checks out: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of check out
checks and balances: Principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments. They are of fundamental importance in tripartite governments, such as that of the U.S., that separate powers among legislative, executive, and judicial departments. Checks and balances, which modify the separation of powers, may operate under parliamentary systems through exercise of a parliament's prerogative to adopt a no-confidence vote against a government; the government, or cabinet, in turn, ordinarily may dissolve the parliament. In one-party political systems, informal checks and balances may operate when organs of an authoritarian or totalitarian regime compete for power. See also Federalist papers; judicial review; separation of powers
checks and balances: system of restrictions within a government so that one agency does not have absolute power (ex: U.S. Congress approves the President's cabinet members and Supreme Court Justices)
checks collection: cashing of checks at a bank
bad checks: plural form of bad check
blank checks: plural form of blank check
body checks: plural form of body check
body checks: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of body check
cashier's checks: plural form of cashier's check
cashiers' checks: plural form of cashier's check
check: To verify or compare with a source of information
Check your data against known values.
check: To remain in the hand without betting, only legal if no one has yet bet
Tom did not think he could win, so he checked.
check: A control; a limit or stop
checks and balances.
check: To leave with a shipping agent for shipping
Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight.
check: A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK)
Place a check by the things you have done.
check: An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada)
I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.
check: The situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece
check: A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play
The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
check: A bill, particularly in a restaurant
I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.
check: To leave in safekeeping
Check your hat and coat at the door.
check: To mark with a checkmark
Check the correct answer to each question.
check: To inspect; to examine
Check whether this page has a watermark.
check: An inspection or examination
I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
counter checks: plural form of counter check
cross checks: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cross check
cross checks: plural form of cross check
cyclic redundancy checks: plural form of cyclic redundancy check
hip checks: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hip check
hip checks: plural form of hip check
rain checks: plural form of rain check
revealed checks: plural form of revealed check
sanity checks: plural form of sanity check
spot checks: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spot check
spot checks: plural form of spot check
travelers' checks: plural form of traveler's check
check: to hold back
check: {v} to reprove, chide, curb, stop, clash
check: {n} a restraint, stop, order on a bank, checkered cloth
Check: knock
bad checks: checks which cannot be paid by the bank, checks which were returned due to insufficient funds
check: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
check: verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
check: We accept checks as a form of payment Once a check has cleared the funds are be credited to the location you specify
check: A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated
check: an inspection; examination
check: 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"
check: (I) (also stern check) The sudden stopping effect on the boat caused by poor rowing technique at the catch, identifiable by the way that the stern of the boat stops suddenly (checks) and dips downwards at the time of the catch
check: The Federal Reserve Board defines a check as "a draft or order upon a financial institution or banking house purporting to be drawn upon a deposit of funds, for the payment of a certain sum of money to a certain person therein named, or to his order, or to bearer, and payable instantly on demand " It is a negotiable instrument, and as such, must fulfill certain conditions It must contain the phrase, Pay to the order of; the amount shown on the check's face must be clearly discernible; and it must have the signature of the drawer Checks are usually dated but the lack of a date does not impair its negotiability
check: to physically remove a person from play
check: a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern
check: decline to initiate betting mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
check: 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"
check: {f} examine, verify; pause, stop; check off, tick off, indicate that something has been done or completed by putting a check mark or a tick next to it
check: train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
check: to control, limit, or halt
check: A written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person or business
check: Small chick or crack
check: 1) to do an operation on the answer to a problem and make sure that the original number is the result of this operation -- "Use long division to check the answers: " (80) 2) paper money that needs to go to a bank before it can be used -- "A check is a piece of paper with the date, the name of the seller " (213)
check: make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
check: If you check on someone or something, you make sure they are in a safe or satisfactory condition. He decided to check on things at the warehouse
check: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
check: write out a check on a bank account place into check; "He checked my kings"
check: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
check: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated"
check: A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad
check: To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp
check: To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing. Sex education is also expected to help check the spread of AIDS. = curb
check: The situation in which the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
check: his king, in check; to put in check
check: In a game of chess, you say check when you are attacking your opponent's king
check: a written order to a custodial third party, usually a bank or credit union, to pay transfer on a stated date a stated amount of currency from one person's account to a stated recipient A check is not currency and only represents funds on deposit
check: consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding"
check: 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"
check: make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
check: a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks"
check: When you check your luggage at an airport, you give it to an official so that it can be taken on to your plane. We arrived at the airport, checked our baggage and wandered around the gift shops To check in your luggage means the same as to check it. They checked in their luggage and found seats in the departure lounge
check: Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff
check: {i} examination; stopping, pausing; verification; cheque, written order from one party directing a bank to pay a specified amount of money to another party, payment order; money order; restaurant bill
check: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
check: write out a check on a bank account
check: A direct attack on an opponent's King by any piece or pawn When placed in "check", the player must get out of check on the very next move by any of the following ways
check: To chide, rebuke, or reprove
check: To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb
check: A draft drawn on a financial institution which is payable on demand and which requires the personal endorsement or other written approval of the payee in order to be cashed
check: A guard against the opposing king See also: checkmate, double check, exposed check
check: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
check: to leave with shipping agent for shipping
check: Deceleration caused by poor rowing technique, usually because an oarsman puts pressure on the stretcher without applying simultaneous, countervailing pressure on the pin
check: To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage
check: 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"
check: Checkered; designed in checks
check: an order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity
check: If there has been no betting before you in a betting round, you may check, which is like calling a bet of $0, or passing your turn If all the players at a table check in turn in the same round, it is said to be checked around, resulting in a free card Poker chips are also sometimes called checks This is mostly European (esp British) usage I checked with the intention of folding on the turn and the river, but no one ever bet
check: To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber
check: To make a stop; to pause; with at
check: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
check: The check in a restaurant is a piece of paper on which the price of your meal is written and which you are given before you pay. = bill
check: a bill, particularly at a restaurant
check: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king obstructing an opponent in ice hockey a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks"
check: A check is used to gain the puck from an opponent Body checking and stick checking are the two forms of checking used to accomplish this end The term check is sometimes used to indicate a player that is being covered closely in one on one defensive situation - for example: "make sure you cover your check closely as they come into the neutral zone " (See also "Finish a check" and "Close Checking")
check: 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 Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
check: be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!"
check: hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door"
check: To clash or interfere
check: the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
check: Separation of wood fibers following the direction of the rays Caused by the tension of uneven drying
check: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check"
check: place into check; "He checked my kings"
check: To act as a curb or restraint
check: arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
check: The Invoice issued by the Shop after the Digital Signature of the Customer has been appended to it In terms of financial regulations, the Check is deemed to be an accepted collection order Civil Law defines the Check as an accepted offer (deal)
check: a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator. Equivalent of a (UK) tick; also, a checkmark: √
check: (1) To not bet, with the option to call or raise later in the betting round Equivalent to betting zero dollars (2) Another word for "chip", as in poker chip
check: If you check something that is written on a piece of paper, you put a mark, like a V with the right side extended, next to it to show that something is correct or has been selected or dealt with. Frequently, men who check answer have not actually had the experience of being repeatedly rejected by women
check: A bill of exchange on which the drawee is a bank
check: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
check: A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move
check: an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
check: put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"
check: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door"
check: If you check something such as a piece of information or a document, you make sure that it is correct or satisfactory. Check the accuracy of everything in your CV I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check She hadn't checked whether she had a clean ironed shirt He checked that he had his room key I shall need to check with the duty officer. see also cross-check Check is also a noun. He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure. a security check
check: If there has been no betting before you in a betting round, you may check, which is like calling a bet of $0, or passing your turn
check: The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds
check: A piece of paper that represents money drawn against deposited funds, to pay a specified amount of money to a specific person upon demand
check: the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king obstructing an opponent in ice hockey a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint" arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve" slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development" examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items" verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts" write out a check on a bank account place into check; "He checked my kings" 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 Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" decline to initiate betting mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step" stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked" abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door" consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding" make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!
check: (1) A negotiable demand draft drawn on or payable through or at an office of a bank; (2) A negotiable demand draft drawn on a Federal Reserve Bank or a Federal Home Loan Bank; (3) A negotiable demand draft drawn on the Treasury of the United States; (4) A demand draft drawn on state government or unit of general local government that is not payable through or at a bank; (5) A United States Postal Service money order; or (6) A traveler's check drawn on or payable through or at a bank The term "check" does not include a noncash item or an item payable in a medium other than United States money A draft may be a check even though it is described on its face by another term, such as "money order " For some purposes, the term "check" also includes a demand draft of the type described above that is nonnegotiable (Definition is from Regulation CC: Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks )
check: stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked"
check: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
check: If one player's King (or Crown Prince) is in danger of being captured on the next move, then that player is said to be in check If the player does not have both a King and a Crown Prince, then (s)he is forced to move out of check (or (s)he will lose the game next move) Such a forcing move can be used to exchange Lions, for instance
check: To make no bet and see the next card Checking is action and means you get a card for free, no bet, if everyone else also checks
check: To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds
check: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!
check: If you check yourself or if something checks you, you suddenly stop what you are doing or saying. He was about to lose his temper but checked himself in time I held up one finger to check him
check: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
check: A check is the same as a cheque. see also double-check, rain check, spot check. Bill of exchange drawn on a bank and payable on demand. Checks have become the chief form of money in the domestic commerce of developed countries. As a written order to pay money, a check may be transferred from one person to another by endorsement. Most checks are not paid in currency but by the debiting and crediting of bank deposits. There are several special forms of checks. A cashier's check is issued by a bank and has unquestioned acceptability, as does a certified check, which is a depositor's check that has been guaranteed by a bank. Traveler's checks are cashier's checks sold to travelers, which must be signed twice by the payee, once when the check is issued and once when it is cashed; reimbursement is guaranteed if they are lost or stolen
check: If there is no bet on the table and you do not wish to place a bet, that action is termed a check You may only check when there are no pending bets
check: slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
check: A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure
check: the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check"
check: A check is a written order from one party (the payor) to another party (the payee) requiring the payor to pay a specified sum on demand to the payee or to a third party specified by the payee [GAO] (see also Federal Reserve float, MICR-line information, bank, cash letter, correspondent bank, debit card, depositary bank, float, paying bank, presentment fee, respondent bank, payment system) (includes Electronic Check Clearing House Organization, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal account, automatic transfer service account, check clearing, check truncation, demand deposit, electronic check presentment, on-us check, overdraft checking account, regional check processing center)
check: 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"
check: a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check"
check: A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check
check: obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
check: To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc
check: If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check, they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful. Life on Earth will become unsustainable unless population growth is held in check
check: stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
check: 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"
check: A pattern of squares, usually of two colours, can be referred to as checks or a check. Styles include stripes and checks. a red and white check dress
check: A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture
check: See Bank check, below
check: To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended
check: decline to initiate betting
check: inspect
non-payment of checks: refusal to pay the value of a check
pass in one's checks: die, pass away
withdrew checks: take the money by depositing a check, cash a check

Turkish - English

Definition of checks in Turkish English dictionary
check: {i} check
check: control

checks

Turkish pronunciation

çeks

Pronunciation

/ˈʧeks/ /ˈʧɛks/

Etymology

[ chek ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English chek, from Middle French eschec, from Arabic shAh, from Persian, literally, king; akin to Greek ktasthai to acquire, Sanskrit ksatra dominion.