mengecek

Mengecek is an Indonesian verb meaning to check, inspect, verify, or examine something in order to determine its status, accuracy, or condition. It is widely used in everyday language as well as in technical, administrative, and service contexts, such as checking data, inventory, or system status.

Etymology and formation: The word is formed from the root cek with the prefix me- and a phonological adjustment that yields mengecek. The root cek is a native Indonesian morpheme shaped by the broader development of the language, and the verb follows standard Indonesian morphology for transitive verbs.

Usage and nuance: Mengecek often conveys a relatively straightforward or routine verification rather than a thorough inspection. For more formal or in-depth examination, Indonesian speakers may use memeriksa or conducts like melakukan audit. The term can refer to checking physical items, data, processes, or conditions, and it is used across present, past, and future contexts.

Forms and related terms: The passive form dicek means “has been checked.” The noun pengecekan denotes the act of checking or verification. Related verbs include mengecek ulang (to recheck) and memeriksa (to inspect). Variants may appear in informal speech as well as in technical writing.

Examples: Saya mengecek daftar hadir sebelum rapat. Tim IT mengecek koneksi jaringan. Seseorang harus mengecek ulang hasil laporan untuk memastikan akurasinya.