Definition of "checked" in English

adjective

1. (Canada, US) Having a pattern of checks; checkered.

   • a checked tie

2. (phonology) Of syllables, having a coda.

3. (phonology) Of consonants, glottalized.

4. Verified or validated in some way.

   • a computer program using checked arithmetic

5. (aviation or other transport, of baggage) Delivered to the airline (or train line, ferry, etc.) during check-in to be stored in an inaccessible area to the passenger (the hold) during the flight (or other journey).

6. (crosswording) Of a letter square in a crossword grid, part of both an across word and a down word.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of check

   • He checked his watch for the third time.