checkoff
1 of 2noun
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 2verb
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 8 June 2022 One effort was putting a checkoff on state tax forms that Michiganders could use to become donors, sponsored by former state senators Steve Bieda, of Warren, and Marty Knollenberg, of Troy. Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2022 The Bridgeforth descendants proudly carry on the family legacy and even made history in 2015, great-great-grandson Carlton Bridgeforth became the first Black person to serve on a USDA checkoff committee. Essence, 5 Feb. 2022 So far, checkoff opponents have gathered around 30,000 signatures, Jones said. BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2021 Making a team one dimensional is usually at the top of the checkoff list for a defensive coordinator. Charles Hollis, al, 11 Dec. 2020 That is equal to 47% of all the checkoff money collected in 2018. Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2020 In 2016, the government contributed at least $562 million toward dairy, beef, pork, and lamb checkoffs. Chase Purdy, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2020 Dairy farmers must pay 15 cents per hundred pounds of milk sold into the checkoff program. Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2019 Joan Rusek, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 Bosses feel pressure to check off requests from their superiors for yet another report or spreadsheet. Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 25 July 2022 Wilson got to check off in her new movie is impressively dancing to a Britney Spears song. Scott Huver, PEOPLE.com, 11 May 2022 There is a lot to check out in a Milwaukee summer, but here are nine must-dos to check off your bucket list before summer is over. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2022 With every box the Buckeyes check off from that list next season, Stroud may earn a little more credit from voters as the talent putting them over the top. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021 To stay effective, Gialleli urges companies to do more than offer training programs just to check off the box. Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Finding the perfect outfit for your special occasion or night out on the town is one check off the list but for some people, the search doesn't stop there. Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 Choose the sizing that’s best for you and check off one of your go-to ’fits for the summer. Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022 See More
Noun
Despite not being necessary for human survival, meat is heavily marketed to U.S. consumers, including through the beef checkoff, and occupies a disproportionate amount of advertising mindshare. Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 8 June 2022 One effort was putting a checkoff on state tax forms that Michiganders could use to become donors, sponsored by former state senators Steve Bieda, of Warren, and Marty Knollenberg, of Troy. Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2022 The Bridgeforth descendants proudly carry on the family legacy and even made history in 2015, great-great-grandson Carlton Bridgeforth became the first Black person to serve on a USDA checkoff committee. Essence, 5 Feb. 2022 So far, checkoff opponents have gathered around 30,000 signatures, Jones said. BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2021 Making a team one dimensional is usually at the top of the checkoff list for a defensive coordinator. Charles Hollis, al, 11 Dec. 2020 That is equal to 47% of all the checkoff money collected in 2018. Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2020 In 2016, the government contributed at least $562 million toward dairy, beef, pork, and lamb checkoffs. Chase Purdy, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2020 Dairy farmers must pay 15 cents per hundred pounds of milk sold into the checkoff program. Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2019 Verb
Each student receives a passport to check off stations. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 Bosses feel pressure to check off requests from their superiors for yet another report or spreadsheet. Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 25 July 2022 Wilson got to check off in her new movie is impressively dancing to a Britney Spears song. Scott Huver, PEOPLE.com, 11 May 2022 There is a lot to check out in a Milwaukee summer, but here are nine must-dos to check off your bucket list before summer is over. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2022 With every box the Buckeyes check off from that list next season, Stroud may earn a little more credit from voters as the talent putting them over the top. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021 To stay effective, Gialleli urges companies to do more than offer training programs just to check off the box. Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Finding the perfect outfit for your special occasion or night out on the town is one check off the list but for some people, the search doesn't stop there. Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 Choose the sizing that’s best for you and check off one of your go-to ’fits for the summer. Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1884, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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 2transitive verb
: to deduct (union dues) from a worker's paycheck