1. actions or measures taken to verify, control, or restrain something

1. verifies or controls something by using an opposing or secondary check

Examples

• The bank uses multiple counterchecks to prevent fraud.
• Government agencies provide counterchecks on executive power.
• The system counterchecks all transactions automatically.
• Internal audits serve as counterchecks for financial accuracy.
• The software counterchecks user input for errors.
• Democratic institutions create counterchecks against authoritarianism.