Controllare
Example: Devo controllare i documenti prima della riunione importante.
Definition
"Controllare" means to examine or verify something carefully to ensure accuracy, correctness, or proper functioning. It often involves reviewing documents, checking details, or monitoring a process to confirm everything is in order.
Etymology
The word "controllare" comes from the Italian adaptation of the French word "contrôler," which itself derives from the Old French "contre-rôle" meaning "counter-roll" or a duplicate list used for verification. Did you know that originally it referred to comparing records to check for errors or fraud?
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