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checkpoint

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛkpɔɪnt/

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Definition of checkpoint

noun

  • a barrier or manned entrance, typically at a border, where security checks are carried out on travellers.
  • a place on the route in a long-distance race where the time for each competitor is recorded.
  • a location whose exact position can be verified visually or electronically, used by pilots to aid navigation.

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