Cheque
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɛk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cheque is a noun meaning (UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
Meaning
(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
More Meanings
- Obsolete form of chequy.
Example Sentences
I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a cheque for the amount.
You can avoid dealing with paper cheques — written or printed — by paying your bills online.
Arms. Argent, a chevron cheque, gules, and of the field, between three bugle horns, sable , garnished of the second, plate 40.
They do not, however, all deal with the same banker, and when A gives a cheque to B, B usually pays it not into the same but into some other bank.
Word Forms
- cheques
- check
Synonyms for cheque
Depending on context, synonyms include check, check out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include check out, check, cash, paycheck, chequing, voucher.
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