habitualcheck
nounUK /həˈbɪtʃuəl tʃɛk/
US /həˈbɪtʃuəl tʃɛk/
A habitual check is when you look at something again and again to make sure it is okay.
Before leaving the house, she does a habitual check of the stove and the door locks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A repeated pattern of confirming information out of habit rather than need.
His habitual check of his phone every few minutes kept him from focusing on the movie.
3. A standard safety inspection performed on a fixed schedule.
The pilot completed a habitual check of the instruments before takeoff.
4. An automatic glance or review done without thinking.
A habitual check of the mirror is second nature to experienced drivers.