cheque
Britishnoun
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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
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the total sum of money received for contract work or a crop
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wages
Etymology
Origin of cheque
C18: from check , in the sense: a means of verification
Example Sentences
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Lee was almost arrested at her workplace after Jones forged her signature on documents and cheques.
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With rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched to the limit, some young Britons are choosing to build their futures overseas.
From BBC
During her campaign, she had pledged to hold Labour's "feet to the fire" and refuse to write the party "blank cheques".
From BBC
Workers "sacrifice" a higher salary, but receive a tax-free sum into their pot, with each pay cheque.
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He bid and won the house, giving a cheque of £90,000 for the deposit.
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