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

In the aftermath of the Great Depression, the government began providing farmers with agricultural subsidies, with checkoff programs for major industries like dairy, beef, and pork emerging over ensuing decades. —Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Jan. 2026

The checkoff program has been the target of controversy. —Cary Spivak, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Verb

If you’re used to checking off tourist attractions, consider this a chance to do the opposite. —Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

But attending the Super Bowl in person is a bucket-list item that will never get checked off for most American sports fans. —Brian Flood, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 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