Meaning & use
cheque
A written order instructing a bank to pay a specific sum of money from one's account; the British spelling of 'check.'
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She wrote a cheque to cover the last installment of the rent.
The landlord asked for a cheque instead of cash for the security deposit.
A note on using this word
Cheque is the standard spelling in British, Canadian, and Australian English, while American English uses 'check.'
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