CHECKOUT LINE Meaning and
Definition
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A checkout line refers to a designated area in a retail store where customers wait to pay for their selected items before they can leave the premises. It is typically marked by guidance ropes or queues, guiding customers in an orderly manner. The checkout line often consists of multiple lanes or counters, each assigned to a cashier or self-checkout machine, depending upon the store's setup.
Customers enter the checkout line after completing their shopping, usually with a shopping cart or basket filled with merchandise. They wait their turn as the line moves forward, gradually approaching the checkout counter. The checkout line serves as a pivotal point where customers' purchases are processed, and their payment transactions are finalized.
Each checkout counter typically has a cashier responsible for scanning the items and totaling the purchases, ensuring accuracy through pricing and quantity verification. Customers may also be asked to present loyalty cards or provide other identification, depending on store policies. Once the items are scanned, customers make their payment, which can be done using various methods such as cash, credit or debit cards, mobile payments, or store-specific payment options. Finally, customers gather their newly purchased items and exit the store, typically passing through an area near the checkout line designed for bagging purchased goods, if necessary.
Common Misspellings for CHECKOUT LINE
- xheckout line
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- chexkout line
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Etymology of CHECKOUT LINE
The word "checkout line" is a compound noun derived from two words: "checkout" and "line".
The term "checkout" originated in the mid-20th century and is a combination of the words "check" and "out". "Check" in this context refers to the process of verifying or examining something, while "out" indicates the completion or finalization of a transaction. Thus, "checkout" refers to the process of finalizing a purchase and paying for goods or services.
The word "line" has a much older origin, derived from the Old English word "līne" meaning "a rope, a cord, or a row". Over time, it evolved to also mean a "series" or "sequence", as well as a physical queue or waiting line of people.
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