An official responsible for the removal or suppression of objectionable material (for example, if obscene or likely to incite violence) or sensitive content in books, films, correspondence, and other media.
One of the two magistrates who originally administered the census of citizens, and by Classical times (between the 8th century B.C.E. and the 6th century C.E.) was a high judge of public behaviour and morality.
A high-ranking official who was responsible for the supervision of subordinate government officials.
A college or university official whose duties vary depending on the institution.
A hypothetical subconscious agency which filters unacceptable thought before it reaches the conscious mind.
To review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, content from books, films, correspondence, and other media which is regarded as objectionable (for example, obscene, likely to incite violence, or sensitive).
A mark, certificate, or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
A control; a limit or stop.
An inspection or examination.
A small chink or crack.
A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
To inspect; to examine.
To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play.
To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.
To verify or compare with a source of information.
To leave in safekeeping.
To control, limit, or halt.
To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
To act as a curb or restraint.
To make a stop; to pause; with at.
To mark with a check pattern.
Divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.