Check-out

Create a writable version of a document while preventing other users from editing the same document. See also: check-in, enhanced folder

Enables users to lock a file while editing it to prevent others from overwriting or editing it inadvertently. Only the user who checks out a document can edit the document.

A control procedure designed to identify the current location of a record that has been removed from its assigned location Also referred to as charge-out and sign-out.