As a Noun: 1. The activity of making sure that something is satisfactory, safe, or correct. English = checking, testing, trialing. 2. An experiment in which you test something. English = trial. 3. Assignments, presentations, examinations and the other tasks a student must undertake as part of a course of study. English = assessment. 4. In education, the process of collecting evidence to help a teacher decide if a person has achieved the required level of competence. English = assessment. 5. 6. An examination by a doctor to see if your health is all right. English = check-up. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make sure that something is satisfactory, safe, or correct. English = check, test, trial. 2. To test something in order to find out how useful or effective it is. English = try out, check out. 3. Of a student, to make a judgement about the quality of their work. English = assess. 4. 5. Of a person, to have a doctor examine you to see if your health is all right. English = have a check-up.