checker

• Personne qui vérifie ou contrôle quelque chose ; caissier ou caissière dans un magasin ; motif à carreaux.

A noun referring to a person who checks or verifies something, such as a coatroom attendant or an inspector of accuracy, or a playing piece used in the game of checkers.

1. A person whose job is to examine something for accuracy or completeness.B2formal

   An individual employed to verify records, inspect goods, or monitor processes to ensure they meet standards, spot errors, and prevent fraud or mistakes.

   vérificateur, contrôleur

   • The quality inspector at the factory rejected any bottles with imperfect seals.
   • She works as a baggage examiner at the airport, scanning luggage for prohibited items.
   • A spelling proofreader flagged the errors before the document went to print.
   • The inventory clerk counted the stock against the list for accuracy.
   • During the exam, a hall monitor walked between the rows to prevent cheating.

   Synonymesauditorcontrollerexaminerinspectorreviewerscrutineerverifier

2. A shop employee who records purchases and takes payment.B1formalamericanbusiness

   A staff member who operates a cash register at the front end of a store, scanning items, handling money, and bagging goods for customers.

   caissier/caissière de supermarché

   • The supermarket cashier smiled and asked if I had a loyalty card.
   • Long queues formed at the front counter because only two payment assistants were working.
   • She took a part‑time job as a grocery store checkout operative.
   • The self‑service machines replaced many human till operators.
   • He handed a coupon to the woman at the register.

   Synonymescashier

3. A pattern of squares of two colours, usually black and white or red and white.B2formal

   A decorative motif composed of equal‑sized alternating squares arranged in a regular grid, commonly found on flags, clothing, and tablecloths.

   damier

   • The picnic table was covered with a classic red‑and‑white square cloth.
   • The racing flag is a black‑and‑white alternating‑square design.
   • He wore a vest in a brown‑and‑cream grid motif with a matching cap.
   • The floor of the entrance hall was laid in a two‑colour tile arrangement.
   • Traditional Scottish kilts sometimes use a tartan resembling alternating coloured blocks.

   Synonymescheckcheckerboardchequer