Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bank-check
noun
/bæŋk tʃɛk/
Definition
A bank check is a written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from the account of the person who writes the check.
Examples
- She wrote a bank check to pay for the new car.
- After receiving the invoice, he promptly issued a bank check to settle the bill.
- The bank check cleared within a few days, allowing the seller to receive the funds.
Meaning
It is a document that enables an individual or entity to withdraw money from a bank account, serving as a secure method of payment.
Synonyms
- cheque
- payment order
- draft
