different between checkup vs checkoff

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From the verb phrase check up.

checkup (plural checkups)

A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
The appointment was just for a checkup.
A routine inspection.
I took my car in for an annual checkup.

checkup m (plural checkups)

From the verb phrase check off.

checkoff (plural checkoffs)

(US) The collection of union dues or other fees from employees via deductions from their wages.
(US) The optional allocation of part of a citizen's income tax towards the presidential election campaign fund.
(US) A tax on sales of agricultural goods in order to finance a generic commodity marketing program.

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