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1. A written order directing a bank to pay money
   "he paid all his bills by cheque"
   - check [N. Amer], bank check [US]

1. Withdraw money by writing a check
   - check out [US], check

Sounds like: check, Czech

Derived forms: chequing, cheques, chequed

Type of: bill of exchange, draft, draw, draw off, order of payment, take out, withdraw

Encyclopedia: Cheque