ETYM Old Eng. chek, Old Fren. eschec, French échec, a stop, hindrance, orig. check in the game of chess, pl. échecs chess, through AR., from Pers. shâh king. Related to Shah, Checkmate, Chess, Checker.
(Homonym: Czech).
1. A written order directing a bank to pay money; SYN. bank check, cheque.
2. The bill in a restaurant; SYN. chit, tab.
3. Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
4. The act of inspecting or verifying; SYN. checkout, check-out procedure. + prikaži više

A thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person; SYN. medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check. check-up, check up.

ETYM French contrôle a counter register, contr. from contr-rôle; contre (Latin contra) + rôle roll, catalogue. Related to Counter and Roll, Counterroll.
1. Power to direct or determine.
2. A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; SYN. controller.
3. A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another.
4. A spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance.
5. (Physiology) Regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc.
6. The activity of managing or exerting control over something; SYN. controlling.
7. The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. + prikaži više

ETYM French gouvernance.
Exercise of authority; control; government; arrangement.