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Checking

English translation: check

15:39 Jan 7, 2020
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Other
English term or phrase: Checking
This checking is unnecessary from the second time.
This check is unnecessary from the second time.

Which is better? I think "checking" is better.
Mitsuko Yoshida
Local time: 19:39
Selected answer:check
Explanation:
I think both versions can be used without confusing the reader or affecting the meaning of the sentence.
I would use check as my first impression is that this is a simple and short "tick" procedure, not a process. With more context you would get a better and more definitive opinion.
Selected response from:

Lubosh Hanuska
Australia
Local time: 20:39
Grading comment
Thank you!
I decided to use "priming."
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5check
Lubosh Hanuska
5 -2Cheching is better
Ali Sharifi


Discussion entries: 6





  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -2
checking
Cheching is better


Explanation:
Check as a verb in this form cannot start a sentence unless it is a command verb.

Ali Sharifi
United States
Local time: 06:39
Native speaker of: Native in Persian (Farsi)Persian (Farsi)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Tony M: To start with, your answer is spelt wrong; also, there is not question of starting the sentence with a verb here: as used here, both 'check' and 'checking' are nouns.
43 mins
disagree  Yvonne Gallagher: with above comments
19 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
checking
check


Explanation:
I think both versions can be used without confusing the reader or affecting the meaning of the sentence.
I would use check as my first impression is that this is a simple and short "tick" procedure, not a process. With more context you would get a better and more definitive opinion.


Example sentence(s):
  • Simple check for under inflation can save you money and potentially your life.

    https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/cars/how-to-check-your-tyre-pressures-and-why-it-could-be-dangerous-if-you-dont-637314
Lubosh Hanuska
Australia
Local time: 20:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SlovakSlovak
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you!
I decided to use "priming."

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Yvonne Gallagher: the question isn't at all clear as we don't know what Asker actually wants to say so 100% CL is a bit much.
17 hrs
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