SINCE 1828
checker
noun (1)
check·er
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Definition of checker
(Entry 1 of 3)
checker
verb
checkered;
checkering\ ˈche-k(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of checker (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to variegate with different colors or shades
b
: to vary with contrasting elements or situations
2
: to mark into squares
checker
noun (2)Definition of checker (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: one that checks
a fact checker
2
: an employee who checks out purchases in a self-service store
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