Meaning

A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard..

Definitions by Sense

1. A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
2. Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something.
3. (fishing) The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding.

Example Sentences

It should be mentioned that "checkwork" is also employed to decorate the heads of several figurines from Western Europe (Brassempouy, Menton).

But the assumption that checkwork is also a female decoration is proved by the fact that in some cases the figurines from Western Europe have details showing this same decorative feature .

And these are the garments that they shall make: breastplate and ephod and robe and checkwork tunic, turban and sash.

This was a basin midway between Mt Galičica and Mt Baba, a checkwork of low hills and terraced orchards, tipping south towards Lake Prespa.

Checkwork done at the Mellon Institute has shown the specifications to be fair and reasonable.

The remaining 404 additional employees (6 agents and 398 clerks) are for assignment at the seat of government, the bult to be utilized to meet a rapidly rising volume of name and fingerprint checkwork. The Committee was advised that during 1966, the Bureau received 2,426,665 names for search through its files, up 43% over the prior year and a further substantial increase in name checkwork is anticipated.

In Medawar's own terms they describe the 'checkwork' rather than giving the wider picture of 'guesswork and checkwork' .

Educators often load themselves down with grading that's really just checkwork designed to ensure students complete the activities assigned.

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When Should You Use Checkwork?

Use checkwork when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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