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to check
To examine or test something carefully for correctness, quality, safety, or functionality. This can refer to documents, devices, calculations, or situations.
Der Mechaniker muss die Bremsen des Autos überprüfen.
The mechanic has to check the car's brakes.
to review
To reconsider a decision, opinion, or position that has already been made or taken, and possibly change it.
Nach unserem Gespräch werde ich meine Entscheidung noch einmal überprüfen.
After our conversation, I will review my decision once again.
'Überprüfen' is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'über-' remains firmly attached to the verb 'prüfen' in all sentence forms and tenses. The stress is on the stem verb: überPRÜfen.
Ich überprüfe schnell die E-Mails.
I'll quickly check the emails.
'Überprüfen' is almost always used with a direct object in the accusative. You always check 'something' or 'someone'.
Könnten Sie bitte meine Rechnung überprüfen?
Could you please check my invoice?
In the meaning of 'kontrollieren' (to check), the verb is often used with technical devices, data, or documents. Typical combinations are: 'die Bremsen überprüfen' (to check the brakes), 'die Daten überprüfen' (to check the data), 'ein Gerät überprüfen' (to check a device), or 'eine Rechnung überprüfen' (to check an invoice).
Vor einer langen Autofahrt sollte man den Ölstand überprüfen.
Before a long car trip, you should check the oil level.
You can tell from the object whether 'kontrollieren' (to check) or 'überdenken' (to reconsider) is meant. If it is something concrete like a device or data, it is about checking. If it is something abstract like an opinion or a plan, it is about reconsidering.
Ich muss meine Reisepläne noch einmal überprüfen.
I still need to review my travel plans once again.
to check / test
Prüfen and überprüfen can both refer to a careful check. Prüfen also works for an initial assessment. Überprüfen often emphasizes checking again later to confirm that something believed to be correct, safe, or functional really is so.
Nach der Korrektur überprüft die Buchhalterin die Abrechnung noch einmal.
After making the correction, the accountant checks the statement again.
Die Buchhalterin prüft die neue Abrechnung vor der ersten Freigabe.
The accountant checks the new statement before its initial approval.
