Meaning & use

check register

noun·Everyday

A record used to track checks written, deposits made, and the running balance of a checking account.

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She updated her check register every time she wrote a check or made a deposit.

Balancing the check register helped him catch a bank error early.

A note on using this word

A check register is a manual tracking method, now largely replaced by online banking apps for most people.

Words with a similar meaning

checkbook ledger

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