Wiktionary
vb. (context transitive English) To read and look for errors.
WordNet
v. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" [syn: check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, go over, check into]
Usage examples of "check over".
The work on the new motor is progressing nicely, but I want you to check over what has been done.
The rest of you check over your equipment and make sure you've got an extra pair of goggles apiece.
He lived just long enough to sign Mom's insurance check over to me.
And, he reflected as he dialed Yellow Cab again, Arctor has not been very responsible in making good on that check over this prolonged period.
Then, the Army people would check over their cards and discover the discrepancy.