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Definitions from WordNet

Noun checkpoint has 1 sense
  1. checkpoint - a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance
    --1 is a kind of
    stop

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Term: Checkpoints

Description:

Checkpoints, as a noun, refer to designated stops along a route or course where individuals or vehicles must undergo inspection, screening, or verification for various purposes. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of establishing or implementing these stops.

In a computing context, a checkpoint can represent a saved point in the execution of a program or system, allowing for potential rollback or recovery in the event of failures or errors.

Furthermore, "checkpoints" can be the plural form of the noun "checkpoint," indicating multiple inspection points, or it can also be used metaphorically to signify significant milestones or stages in a process or journey.

Sample Sentences:

1. At the security checkpoints, passengers were required to remove their shoes and place them in trays.

2. The marathon had several checkpoints along the route where medical personnel could provide assistance if needed.

3. The software automatically saves checkpoints to ensure data integrity and allow for rollbacks.

4. We need to establish checkpoints to monitor the progress of the project and address any issues.

5. The student was relieved to reach the checkpoints indicating the completion of each section of the exam.

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