Definition of "checking" in English

verb

1. present participle and gerund of check

noun

1. (ice hockey) The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check.

2. (countable, finance, informal) A checking account.

   • Withdraw $5000 from checking and put it into savings.

3. An act whereby one checks something or someone (in any sense).

4. (crosswording) The crossing of solutions in a grid.