checkable

[ chek-uh-buh l ]

/ ˈtʃɛk ə bəl /

adjective

capable of being checked, as by inquiry or verification: The fact is checkable from available records.

(of money deposited in a bank) capable of being withdrawn by bank check: a checkable account.

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Nearby words

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Origin of checkable

First recorded in 1875–80; check¹ + -able

Related formscheck·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·check·a·ble, adjective

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