noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The collection of union dues or other fees from employees via deductions from their wages. US, countable, uncountable

   "Frye can help Seattles defense recognize formations, checkoffs and tendencies."

2. 2
   The optional allocation of part of a citizen's income tax towards the presidential election campaign fund. US, countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A tax on sales of agricultural goods in order to finance a generic commodity marketing program. US, countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Frye can help Seattles defense recognize formations, checkoffs and tendencies."

Etymology

Deverbal from check off.

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