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ensure vs double-check

double-check vs ensure

ensure and double-check both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ensure No No Yes No
double-check No No Yes No
As verbs, double-check is a hyponym of ensure; that is, double-check is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ensure:
  • ensure: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
  • double-check: check once more to be absolutely sure
Other hyponyms of ensure include proof, proofread, control, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check, cover.
ensure (verb) double-check (verb)
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something check once more to be absolutely sure
make certain of
Difference between ensure and double-check

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