Cheque meaning

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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.

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(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

Cheque Sentence Examples

  • "A baby is a blank cheque made payable to the human race."

  • With your name in place, no one else can use the gift cheque.

  • Buyers can purchase a specific cheque amount to use for entertainment or gas purchases each month.

  • If you lose your Gift Cheque, or it is stolen, American Express will stop payment on the lost or stolen cheque.

  • American Express Travelers Cheque Cards are similar to the Travelers Cheques which were once standard fare for travelers.

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