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Curious_bob Posted 20 years ago
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Is it "checkout" or "check out" or "check-out"?

0 If I asked you to checkout a restaurant, or whatever, how would I spell that? I thought "checkout" would do. Others said no, "check out" is correct (two words). A dictionary has it hyphenated. So, any input would be appreciated.02br
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0 Hi, Curious Bob - welcome to the forum! I would say "check out" (two words) when using it as a verb, and "checkout" or "check-out" when using it as an adjective. " 0-

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  • I would say "check out" (two words) when using it as a verb, and "checkout" or "check-out" when using it as an adjective.
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0 Hi, Curious Bob - welcome to the forum! I would say "check out" (two words) when using it as a verb, and "checkout" or "check-out" when using it as an adjective. 01i00 "Hey, check out the cute new librarian at the check-out desk!" 02i00 I'm not sure of the "rule," but the two-word form seems more appropriate to me because you could insert a direct object in the middle i
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Is it - reserve for checkout or reserve for check-out?

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