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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

cheque

/tʃɛk/

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What does cheque mean?

noun

  1. A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
  2. A bill to be paid, particularly in a restaurant.
More meanings (1)

adjective

  1. (obsolete) Obsolete form of chequy.

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IPA pronunciation

/tʃɛk/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry I was so impolite about your cheque.
Jean WebsterDaddy-Long-LegsProject Gutenberg ebook #157
My wealthy relative’s cheque—henceforth, the incubus of my existence—warns me that I have not done with this record of violence yet.
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155
More book examples (3)
An additional security is given to a crossed cheque if it bears the words "not nego- tiable" written underneath the crossing.
William, F.S.A., of Exeter CottonEverybody's Guide to Money Matters With a description of the various investments chiefly dealt in on the stock exchange, and the mode of dealing thereinProject Gutenberg ebook #1903
When he was gone Henchard copied the letter, and, enclosing a cheque, took it to the post-office, from which he walked back thoughtfully.
Thomas HardyThe Mayor of CasterbridgeProject Gutenberg ebook #143
He handed her the new cheque, where she stood over him, and then leaned back in his chair and looked up at her.
William Dean HowellsThe Rise of Silas LaphamProject Gutenberg ebook #154