checkoff

1 of 2

noun

check·​off ˈchek-ˌȯf 

1

a

: the deduction of union dues from a worker's paycheck by the employer

b

: designation on an income tax return of a small amount of money to be applied to a special fund (as for financing political campaigns)

2

: audible

check off

2 of 2

verb

checked off; checking off; checks off

transitive verb

1

: to eliminate from further consideration

2

: to deduct (union dues) from a worker's paycheck

intransitive verb

: to change a play at the line of scrimmage in football by calling an audible

Examples of checkoff in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Which was a problem, because farmer checkoff dollars weren’t supposed to be used for political lobbying — yet here was a lobbying group making money by being the Pork Board’s primary contractor. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

In 1976, two years after the Presidential Election Campaign Fund checkoff was created, 28 percent of filers opted into the program. — Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2026

Verb

Social wellness clubs, bathhouses and pop-up events are rebuilding contrast therapy as a group hangout, a place to meet friends instead of a habit to check off alone. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

As Santa continues to check off Jake’s list, Jake and Julie combine forces to anticipate each new wishes’ chaotic consequences, all while growing closer to each other — and possibly leading Jake closer to his most important childhood dream. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for checkoff

• ashraf
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff
• runoff

Legal Definition

checkoff

1 of 2 noun

check·​off

1

: the deduction of union dues from a worker's paycheck by the employer

2

: designation on an income tax return of a small amount of money to be applied to a special fund (as for campaign financing)

check off

2 of 2 transitive verb

: to deduct (union dues) from a worker's paycheck