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cheque

[tʃek]

cheque Definition

a written order directing a bank to pay money.

Using cheque: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheque" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll write you a cheque for the amount owed.

  • Example

    She deposited the cheque into her account.

  • Example

    The company issued a cheque for the refund.

  • Example

    He received a cheque from his employer.

cheque Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheque

Phrases with cheque

  • complete freedom to act as one wishes or thinks necessary

    Example

    The new CEO was given a blank cheque to restructure the company as he saw fit.

  • to pay the amount specified on a cheque

    Example

    The bank refused to honour the cheque because there were insufficient funds in the account.

  • post-dated cheque

    a cheque with a future date written on it

    Example

    He gave me a post-dated cheque for next month's rent.

Origins of cheque

from Old French 'eschequier', meaning 'to check'

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Summary: cheque in Brief

'Cheque' [tʃek] is a written order directing a bank to pay money. It is commonly used for transactions such as paying bills, receiving salaries, and making purchases. Phrases like 'blank cheque' denote complete freedom, while 'honour a cheque' refers to paying the amount specified. 'Post-dated cheque' is a cheque with a future date written on it.