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cheque

che·que

UK/t͡ʃɛk/ US/ˈtʃɛk/ fairly common uk
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

  • “he paid all his bills by check”
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verb

1.

Origin

From check, possibly influenced by exchequer.

Phrases

  • bank cheque
  • blank cheque
  • bounced cheque
  • cheque book
  • cheque card
  • cheque, please
  • cross cheque
  • crossed cheque

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