checkable

[ chek-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being checked, check, checked, as by inquiry or verification:

   The fact is checkable from available records.

2. (of money deposited in a bank) capable of being withdrawn by bank check:

   a checkable account.

Other Words From

• checka·bili·ty noun
• un·checka·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of checkable¹

First recorded in 1875–80; check ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

It also deems a “lie” some statements that don’t actually contain checkable facts.

From New York Times

When a customer metes out a thumbs-down, a list of checkable options pops up, including such vague choices as “driver did not follow my delivery instructions” and “driver was unprofessional” that don’t require any substantiation.

From Seattle Times

But why would he lie about such an easily checkable fact as square footage?

From Washington Post

Even though bank account levels are dropping, households still hold roughly $3.5 trillion in cash and checkable deposits.

From Washington Post

Different sources of numbers were used over the years, each unconnected to the lottery itself but publicly available and, thus, checkable.

From Washington Post