Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheque
Noun
/tʃɛk/
Definition
A cheque is a written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one person’s account to another.
Examples
- She wrote a cheque to pay for her groceries.
- After receiving his salary, he deposited a cheque into his bank account.
- The company issued a cheque to settle the invoice.
Meaning
It serves as a method of transferring funds without using cash, typically used in personal and business transactions.
Synonyms
- bill of exchange
- draft
- payment order