überprüfen
Translation
to check, to review, to verify, to examine
Examples
Er überprüft die Ergebnisse.
He is checking the results.
Der Techniker hat alles überprüft.
The technician has checked everything.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to check sth. The teacher checks the homework.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to control, to verify, to inspect
Etymology
From `über-` ('over', 'again') + `prüfen` ('to test', 'to check'). It implies checking something over thoroughly.
Memory Tips
Imagine looking 'über' (over) a document to 'prüfen' (check) it for mistakes.