The term 'CHECKS OUT VISUALLY' can be broken down into two parts: 'CHECKS OUT' and 'VISUALLY'. The first part, 'CHECKS OUT', is a phrase that means to be approved or accepted as satisfactory. The second part, 'VISUALLY', refers to the sense of sight. Therefore, the term 'CHECKS OUT VISUALLY' can be interpreted as something being approved or accepted as satisfactory after being seen. The crossword solution for this term is 'EYES', which is a reference to the sense of sight.