[chek-out] 
| 1. | the procedure of vacating and paying for one's quarters at a hotel. |
| 2. | the time before which a hotel room must be vacated if another day's charge is not to be made. |
| 3. | an examination of fitness for performance: The checkout of the new plane was successful. |
| 4. | a series of sequential actions to familiarize oneself with new equipment. |
| 5. | itemization and collection of amounts due for purchases. |
| 6. | Also called checkout counter. a counter where customers pay for purchases: The supermarket has five checkouts. |
| checkout counter | |
noun | |
| a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases [syn: checkout] |