cheque

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/ (tʃɛk) /

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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

Australian and NZ the total sum of money received for contract work or a crop

Australian and NZ wages

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Word Origin for cheque

C18: from check, in the sense: a means of verification

Words nearby cheque

chenopodium oil, cheongsam, Cheops, Chephren, Chepstow, cheque, cheque account, chequebook, chequebook journalism, cheque card, chequer

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How to use cheque in a sentence

Mr. Agnew saw the picture, recognised its merit, and wrote a cheque for the full amount asked.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various
On our arrival home the cabman, fortunately, was induced to accept a cheque in payment.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
Mr. M. Williams informed the writer's brother that at a meeting of several gentlemen in London, a cheque for 8000l.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The next day Mr. Williams said to him, "Why did you not pocket the cheque before you quarrelled with them?"
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

And now, Monsieur Pujol,” said he impudently, “I am willing to sell you this rubbish for the cheque.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke