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noun
a bank deposit against which checks can be drawn by the depositor.
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Origin of checking account
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Words nearby checking account
checkers, checkerspot, checkerwork, checkhook, check-in, checking account, check into, check line, checklist, checkmark, checkmate
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