Cheque meaning
The definition of cheque is the British spelling of the word "check" and refers to a written order directing a bank to pay money.
The check or written order that you write to tell your bank to pay your utility bill is an example of a cheque.
noun
(Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, UK) A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a cheque for the amount.
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Origin of cheque
- Influenced by exchequer, from Old French eschequier (see further etymology at check).
From Wiktionary