checkout
or check-out
[ chek-out ]
/ ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt /
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.
Origin of checkout
1920–25,
Americanism; noun use of verb phrase
check out
Words nearby checkout
checking account,
checklist,
checkmark,
checkmate,
checkoff,
checkout,
checkpoint,
checkpoint charlie,
checkrail,
checkrein,
checkroom