checkoff

noun check·off \ ˈchek-ˌȯf \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of checkoff

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

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Mayor Mark Farrell will probably remain in office for at least five weeks beyond the June 5 mayoral election, leaving him with plenty of time for the one final checkoff of his short term — the foreign junket.

— matier & ross, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF Mayor Farrell could get to stay in office for a few extra weeks," 7 May 2018
The law establishing the tax-checkoff fund requires annual financial reports to the mayor and D.C. Council, a measure to make sure taxpayers’ voluntary contributions are properly spent.

— fenit nirappil, Washington Post, "D.C. solicits tax donations for at-risk children. The program it funds doesn’t exist.," 9 Mar. 2018
This isn’t the first time the tax checkoff for at-risk children has come under scrutiny.

— fenit nirappil, Washington Post, "D.C. solicits tax donations for at-risk children. The program it funds doesn’t exist.," 9 Mar. 2018
Read more: The organization gets resources from fund-raising benefits and voluntary checkoffs on paychecks for everybody from above-the-title stars to best boy, key grip and other jobs nobody outside the movie industry understands.

— mark phelan, Detroit Free Press, "From Charlie Chaplin to Baby Groot: 100 years of Ford and the movie industry," 14 Oct. 2017
Though the report did not specify whether a checklist was completed, Winn said such a checkoff should have prompted the pilot to hold off from flying.

— robert salonga, The Mercury News, "Riverside crash: NTSB affirms San Jose-bound plane had initial engine trouble," 9 Mar. 2017
For the past 40 years, checkoff dollars have been used to fund research, surveys and education for more than 900 nongame wildlife species.

— barry amundson, Twin Cities, "Bald eagles making early return to warm-weather Minnesota," 9 Mar. 2017
Colorado’s tax checkoff program should be applauded, not disparaged.

— jon pushkin, The Denver Post, "Checkoff Colorado helps vetted, legitimate charities," 3 Mar. 2017
The checkoffs do not affect how much money a taxpayer owes.

— lisa lerer, Orange County Register, "As Trump fears fraud, GOP votes to kill election commission," 7 Feb. 2017

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First Known Use of checkoff

1911

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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verb

Definition of check 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

Recent Examples of check off from the Web

Heather and Peter just checked off the fifth bus on their list while riding the 90-Owl.

— peter hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, "Live updates from #TotalMuni2018," 30 Apr. 2018
These are the top 10 kinds of awful out there, though some particularly atrocious humans seem to check off nearly every box on the list.

— alyssa fiorentino, House Beautiful, "The 10 Worst Roommates Everyone Lives With At Some Point," 10 July 2018
As for who might be a front runner, Judge Kavanaugh continues to check off all the boxes for Mr. Trump with his elite qualifications but that his confirmation process could potentially take longer.

— CBS News, "Judge Brett Kavanaugh named Trump's second Supreme Court justice - live updates," 9 July 2018
Taking this power fantasy from island to island and checking off side quests might be monotonous in another game.

— steven strom, Ars Technica, "Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire," 4 June 2018
Anthony Davis, if not checked off the boards, can truly embarrass and destroy a foe.

— scott ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, "Now, the real fight begins as Warriors face Pelicans in the second round," 25 Apr. 2018
But there’s one thing the star has yet to check off his list: male modeling.

— colleen kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "Ed Sheeran Proves He Would Make an Excellent Men's Fragrance Model in Hilarious Instagram," 3 Apr. 2018
Visit the vet in the spring or early summer Make an appointment before the hotter months to check off any necessary vaccines, medications or other treatments deemed necessary by your vet.

— fiza pirani, ajc, "7 ways to protect your dog from heat stroke and hyperthermia," 20 June 2018
After signing right-hander Yu Darvish on the eve of spring training, the Cubs checked off the final line on their offseason to-do list, making them heavy favorites to win a third consecutive division title.

— paul sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Early optimism: A division-by-division look at all the National and American league teams," 26 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of check off

1884

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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legal Definition of checkoff

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)

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legal Definition of check off

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

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