Chequeador

Chequeador is a noun in Spanish that designates a person or a device whose function is to verify, inspect, or validate something. The term is formed from the verb chequear (to check) plus the agent-noun suffix -dor, and it has regional usage variations. In many contexts, spelling variants such as checador are common, with checado sometimes used as the past participle form.

In labor and attendance contexts, the word checador often refers to a timekeeping device or the person responsible for recording employee entry and exit times. In countries where the term checador is prevalent, it is closely associated with workplace attendance systems, time clocks, or card readers that track hours worked.

In administrative, financial, or quality-control settings, a chequeador may be someone who verifies documents, transactions, or data. This usage aligns with the broader idea of a verifier or inspector who checks for accuracy, compliance, or validity. In computing or software development, similar concepts exist under the English term checker or validator, and in Spanish texts the role may be described with chequeador or verificador depending on regional preference.

The exact meaning of chequeador depends on the context and region. In many formal or technical contexts, more precise terms such as verificador, auditor, or inspector are preferred. The English equivalents are typically checker, verifier, validator, or inspector.