checkpoint
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B2
/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
inspection point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'checkpoint' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'check' and 'point', where 'check' meant 'to inspect' and 'point' referred to a 'specific location'.
Historical Evolution
'checkpoint' evolved from the combination of 'check' and 'point' in English, maintaining its meaning related to inspection and location.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a point for inspection', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place along a route where travelers are stopped for inspection or verification.
The soldiers set up a checkpoint at the border.
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