Cheques

/ˈtʃɛks/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Written, dated, and signed instruments directing a bank to pay a specified sum to the bearer or a named party.
    She deposited several cheques at the bank yesterday.

Commentary

'Cheques' is the British English plural of 'cheque,' equivalent to the American English 'checks.'

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