checkpoint

check-point · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A place where travelers are stopped for inspection or verification.

  2. 2.

    A point in a race or journey where progress is monitored.

  3. 3.

    (computing/gaming) A point in a program or game where progress is saved.

Forms

plural: checkpoints

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    security checkpoint — an inspection point for safety
  • •
    border checkpoint — a control point at a country's border
  • •
    checkpoint system — automatic saving in video games

Related words

See also: barrier, border, check, inspection
Synonyms: barrier, control point, inspection point

Etymology

A compound of "check" (to examine) + "point" (a specific location), first used in military contexts during the mid-20th century.