Paycheck
/ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment of wages, typically issued by an employer to an employee as evidence of salary or hourly earnings.
The employee received her paycheck on the last business day of the month.
Forms
- paycheck
- paychecks
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a paycheck serves as proof of compensation and may be relevant in disputes over wages or employment contracts.
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