checker

noun
UK: /ˈtʃekər/
US: /ˈtʃɛkər/

  1. A person who examines or verifies something.

    1. The checker at the store was very friendly.
    2. The quality checker ensures that all products meet our standards.

  2. A piece used in the game of checkers.

    1. I moved my checker to the next square.
    2. He jumped my checker and took the lead in the game.

  3. A pattern of alternating squares, often in two colors.

    1. The floor had a black and white checker pattern.
    2. The race cars passed under the checker flag at the finish line.

Synonyms

chessboard test
checker verb

  1. To examine something to make sure it is correct or acceptable.

    1. Please checker your work before you submit it.
    2. The accountant will checker the company's financial records carefully.

  2. To mark with a pattern of squares.

    1. The sunlight seemed to checker the floor.
    2. The shadows from the trees checker the path in the forest.
checker adjective

  1. Having a pattern of alternating squares.

    1. She wore a checker skirt to the party.
    2. The checker design on the tablecloth was quite striking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "checker" in English means: A person who examines or verifies something., A piece used in the game of checkers., A pattern of alternating squares, often in two colors..

The phonetic transcription of "checker" is /ˈtʃekər/ in British English and /ˈtʃɛkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "checker": chessboard, test.

Example usage of "checker": "The checker at the store was very friendly.". More examples on the page.