check vs cheque

Definitions

verb

1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
3. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
4. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
5. verify by consulting a source or authority

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noun

1. the bill in a restaurant
2. a written order directing a bank to pay money
3. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
4. an appraisal of the state of affairs
5. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Examples

Noel and Melva travel a great deal, allowing them to check out the marketplace, look at eating habits worldwide and find suitable equipment for the bakehouse.

I'd like to withdraw 1000 dollars from my savings account and put it in my check account.

Using Companies House and other data, and cross-checking with industry sources, we estimated how each firm's profits were divided among its partners.

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Definitions

noun

1. a written order directing a bank to pay money

verb

1. withdraw money by writing a check

Examples

There will be a representative from Crumlin Hospital attending the function to accept the cheque.

The Bank dishonoured a number of cheques drawn by its client and sent a fax contending that his debit balance was in excess of his facility.

But the cheque was dishonoured by the bank concerned.

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