Checkout

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Checkout

1. A sequence of actions taken to test or examine a thing as to its readiness for incorporation into a new phase of use, or for the performance of its intended function.
2. The sequence of steps taken to familiarize a person with the operation of an airplane or other piece of equipment.
In sense 1, a checkout is usually taken at a transition point between one phase of action and another. To shorten the time of checkout, automation is frequently employed.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use