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cheque
/ tʃɛk /
noun
- a bill of exchange drawn on a bank by the holder of a current account; payable into a bank account, if crossed, or on demand, if uncrossed
- the total sum of money received for contract work or a crop
- wages
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cheque1
C18: from check , in the sense: a means of verification
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Example Sentences
Mr. Agnew saw the picture, recognised its merit, and wrote a cheque for the full amount asked.
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On our arrival home the cabman, fortunately, was induced to accept a cheque in payment.
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Mr. M. Williams informed the writer's brother that at a meeting of several gentlemen in London, a cheque for 8000l.
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The next day Mr. Williams said to him, "Why did you not pocket the cheque before you quarrelled with them?"
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And now, Monsieur Pujol,” said he impudently, “I am willing to sell you this rubbish for the cheque.
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