checkered Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    checker; check; chequer.
  2. verb variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
    checker; chequer.
  3. adjective satellite patterned with alternating squares of color
    checked; chequered.
  4. adjective satellite marked by changeable fortune
    • a checkered business career

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