checkout

or check-out

[ chek-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the procedure of vacating and paying for one's quarters at a hotel.
the time before which a hotel room must be vacated if another day's charge is not to be made.
an examination of fitness for performance:
The checkout of the new plane was successful.
a series of sequential actions to familiarize oneself with new equipment.
itemization and collection of amounts due for purchases:
Retailers need to improve online checkout.
Also called checkout counter. a counter where customers pay for purchases:
The supermarket has five checkouts.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of checkout¹

1920–25, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase check out

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Example Sentences

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M&S shoppers are facing further frustration at the checkout as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack.

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The teens stole bottled cocktails, Gatorade bottles and other items from the market, according to Bryan Benson, who was in the checkout line with his husband at the time.

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For some, it’s as routine as paying at the checkout counter.

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Just mention the offer at checkout to get your free slice.

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“Can’t I just tell you my order?” she asks a cashier assigned to help customers navigate a checkout app.

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check on check out

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