This is the 942nd most frequent Russian word.
проверить
"To check" or "to verify."
Here, 'проверить' is used in the context of checking or inspecting a personal item for updates or information.
Я решил проверить свой почтовый ящик.
I decided to check my mailbox.
Here, 'проверить' is used to review or verify completed tasks for correctness or completion.
Учитель проверил домашние задания учеников.
The teacher checked the students' homework.
In this sentence, 'проверить' is used in the context of ensuring that a condition is met.