poorly-checked
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/ˈpʊrli tʃɛkt/
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/ˈpɔːli tʃɛkt/
inadequately verified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-checked' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'checked,' meaning 'examined or verified.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'poorly-checked' evolved from the need to describe something that has not been adequately verified, combining 'poorly' and 'checked' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner,' and 'checked' meant 'examined.' Together, they describe something inadequately verified.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not thoroughly examined or verified, often leading to errors or omissions.
The report was poorly-checked, resulting in several inaccuracies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 09:58