überprüfen

The German word "überprüfen" is a verb that means "to check," "to review," or "to verify."

• It is made of the words:
  • "über" (over/about) – prefix here implying thoroughness,
  • "prüfen" (to test, examine, or check).

Similar words in German include:

• "kontrollieren" (to control or inspect),
• "testen" (to test),
• "verifizieren" (to verify).

Difference:

• "Überprüfen" implies a detailed or thorough checking, often to confirm correctness or compliance.
• "Kontrollieren" can also mean controlling or supervising, sometimes broader than just checking.
• "Testen" is more about testing functionality or performance.
• "Verifizieren" is closer to formal verification or validation of facts or data.