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checkout

check·out [ chék òwt ] (plural check·outs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. departure from hotel: the procedure that involves paying a hotel bill and leaving
We'd like to arrange for a later checkout.

2. supermarket pay point: a point in a supermarket at which shoppers pay for their purchases and have them bagged
Only three checkouts were open.

3. somebody checking out: a traveler checking out at an airport or a hotel
Apart from a couple of late checkouts, everyone seemed to be ready.

4. inspection or test: an inspection or test carried out to make sure that something is working properly or is suitable for its purpose
a preflight checkout of the plane

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