- checkbook
- A book of blank bank checks.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
checkbook
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checkbook — ☆ checkbook [chek′book΄ ] n. a book containing detachable forms for writing checks on a bank … English World dictionary
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checkbook — n. to reconcile a checkbook with (a bank statement) * * * [ tʃekbʊk] to reconcile a checkbook with (a bank statement) … Combinatory dictionary
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checkbook environmentalist — n. A person or company that contributes to the protection of the environment solely by donating money to environmental causes or by purchasing carbon offsets. Also: chequebook environmentalist. checkbook environmentalism n. Example Citations: A… … New words
checkbook — noun Date: circa 1846 a book containing blank checks to be drawn on a bank … New Collegiate Dictionary
checkbook — /chek book /, n. a book containing blank checks or orders on a bank. [1770 80, Amer.; CHECK1 + BOOK] * * * … Universalium
checkbook — Synonyms and related words: CD, IOU, MO, acceptance, acceptance bill, bank acceptance, bank check, bill, bill of draft, bill of exchange, blank check, certificate, certificate of deposit, certified check, check, cheque, commercial paper,… … Moby Thesaurus
