cheque
pronunciation
How to pronounce cheque in British English:
UK [tʃek]
How to pronounce cheque in American English:
US [tʃek]
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- Noun:
- a written order directing a bank to pay money
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- Verb:
- withdraw money by writing a check
Word Origin
- cheque (n.)
- see check.
Example
- 1. We have signed a blank cheque on the public purse .
- 2. Many people , though , are swayed by the number they write on the cheque that they give to the dealer .
- 3. A rescue would be a blank cheque .
- 4. But will another big cheque do the trick ?
- 5. How did you come by that cheque ?