What is the meaning of checkered?

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verb

  • Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on.
  • Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns.

adjective

  • Patterned with alternating squares of color.
  • Marked by changeable fortune.
    • usage: "a checkered business career"
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