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.

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

He pointed a pistol at a grocery checkout woman and swiped whatever cash he could into his pockets before booking it.

So does the barista at Starbucks, and the checkout clerk at Whole Foods.

At the checkout, her total for bananas, arugula, blackberries, kale, yogurt, rice noodles, and tofu comes to $34.21.

We took issue with the way it was done since we pay a premium to be in that checkout-line location.

Just as ATMs replaced bank clerks, so too new checkout machines will hugely reduce the need for retail clerks.

One thing I did accomplish, however, was the completion of the fire-control checkout.

The library also has many nuclear related books available for reference and checkout.

Other films relating to the history of the Atomic Age are available for viewing and checkout from the library.

He pulled out his wallet as they drew up closer to the checkout counter.

I would appreciate it if you would, because if you have a lot of that checkout work that would be helpful.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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