Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-cheque
Noun
/peɪ ˌʧɛk/
Definition
A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from an account.
Examples
- After a long month of hard work, she was finally ready to cash her pay-cheque.
- He budgets carefully each month based on his pay-cheque.
- Receiving a pay-cheque feels rewarding after completing a challenging project.
Meaning
A document that represents a payment made to an employee as compensation for their work.
Synonyms
- salary
- wage
- compensation
- remuneration
