Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheque
noun
/tʃɛk/
Definition
A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount from one person’s account to another’s.
Examples
- He wrote a cheque for the rent.
- She forgot to cash the cheque before it expired.
- The company issued a cheque as a refund for the returned item.
Meaning
A cheque is a financial instrument that allows the holder to withdraw money from a bank account or to transfer funds securely.
Synonyms
- bill of exchange
- draft
- payment order
