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self-checkout

gb/sˈɛlf t͡ʃˈɛkˌaʊt/ us/sˈɛlf t͡ʃˈɛkˌaʊt/
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Machine for self-payment in store

A machine in a shop where you scan and pay for things yourself without help from a worker.

Examples
  • The supermarket has several self-checkout stations now.
  • I used the self-checkout because the regular lines were long.
Grammar
Dictionary form
self-checkout
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf t͡ʃˈɛkˌaʊt/
US/sˈɛlf t͡ʃˈɛkˌaʊt/
Syllables & stress
self - check - out (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: self-checkout
  • Plural: self-checkouts
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