finishingcheck
nounUK /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ tʃɛk/
US /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ tʃɛk/
A finishing check is a last look to make sure everything is done right.
Before we leave the classroom, we do a finishing check to make sure the lights are off.
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2. In sports, a finishing check is a final move that makes sure a play or race is completed properly.
The runner did a finishing check at the line to confirm her time.
3. In building or making things, a finishing check is the last inspection of the surface and details.
The carpenter did a finishing check on the table before delivering it.
4. In games, a finishing check is the last step that confirms a player has won or finished.
The referee did a finishing check to make sure the goal counted.