Checkpoint
/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
Definitions
A place where identification or progress is verified.
/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
A point where progress is monitored or controlled.
The border checkpoint was heavily guarded.
💡 Simply: It's like a stop sign, but instead of traffic, they check your ID or your work. Imagine going through airport security – that's a checkpoint!
👶 For kids: A place where grown-ups check to see if you're okay.
More Examples
They set up a checkpoint to search for stolen goods.
How It's Used
"Soldiers were stopped at the checkpoint for identification."
"We encountered a police checkpoint on the highway."
"The program reached a checkpoint and saved its progress."
Combines "check" (to examine or verify) and "point" (a specific location). Emerged in military contexts before broadening to general use.
Initially used in military and wartime contexts, its usage expanded to encompass various situations requiring verification.
Memory tip
Think of a 'check' to ensure everything is correct at a specific 'point'.
Word Origin
"A combination of 'check' and 'point', implying a place of verification."