2. The items, or the amount, to which attention is called by a check or checks.

Check"er, n. [From Check, v. t.] One who checks.

Check"er (ch&ebreve;k"&etilde;r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Checkered (- &etilde;rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. Úchiquier. See Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.] 1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors.

2. To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity.

Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and falsehood.

Addison.