Checkpoints play a crucial role in security and logistics, helping to regulate and monitor movement across various territories. They are often associated with border security, military operations, and controlled access areas in major events. Additionally, the concept of a checkpoint has expanded into digital and virtual domains, such as software development and gaming, where progress-tracking systems ensure efficiency and security.
Translation of 'checkpoint' in Marathi
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Word 'checkpoint' in Other Languages
- checkpoint in Assamese অসমীয়া
- checkpoint in Bengali বাংলা
- checkpoint in Bodo बड़ो
- checkpoint in Dogri डोगरी
- checkpoint in English
- checkpoint in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- checkpoint in Hindi हिन्दी
- checkpoint in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- checkpoint in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- checkpoint in Konkani कोंकणी
- checkpoint in Maithili মৈথিলী
- checkpoint in Malayalam മലയാളം
- checkpoint in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- checkpoint in Marathi मराठी
- checkpoint in Nepali नेपाली
- checkpoint in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- checkpoint in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- checkpoint in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- checkpoint in Santali
- checkpoint in Sindhi سنڌي
- checkpoint in Tamil தமிழ்
- checkpoint in Telugu తెలుగు
- checkpoint in Urdu اُردُو
Checkpoint
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈʧɛkˌpɔɪnt/
Definitions
- A place along a route where an official check is performed.
- A point in a procedure or process where progress is assessed.
Usage Examples
- The soldiers stopped us at the checkpoint for identification.
- We reached the second checkpoint in the marathon successfully.
Etymology
Derived from the combination of check, meaning "to inspect," and point, meaning "a specific location," dating back to the early 20th century.
Synonyms
- Inspection point
- Control post
- Border station
Antonyms
- Free passage
- Unrestricted zone
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Punto de control | /ˈpunto ðe konˈtɾol/ |
| French | Point de contrôle | /pwɛ̃ də kɔ̃.tʁɔl/ |
| Hindi | जाँच चौकी | /jaanch chauki/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈʧɛkˌpɔɪnt/
American English: /ˈʧɛkˌpɔɪnt/
Historical Usage
Checkpoint usage increased significantly during wartime periods, particularly in World War II and the Cold War, as a means of regulating movement.
Cultural Nuances
In modern culture, the term checkpoint is also commonly used in video games to mark progress in a game level.