Checkbook: meaning, definitions and examples
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checkbook
[ ˈtʃɛkbʊk ]
banking tool
A checkbook is a book containing pre-printed checks that can be used to make payments from a bank account. Each check has space to fill in the amount, date, payee, and the signature of the account holder. Checkbooks are commonly used for personal and business transactions, allowing individuals to manage their finances securely. They also often include a register for tracking expenses and ensuring that funds are available. With the rise of digital banking, the use of checkbooks has declined, but they remain a traditional method for writing checks.
Synonyms
checks, chequebook, payment book.
Examples of usage
- I wrote a check from my checkbook to pay for the groceries.
- Always balance your checkbook to avoid overdraft fees.
- She ordered a new checkbook because she ran out of checks.
- He prefers using his checkbook instead of credit cards.
Translations
Translations of the word "checkbook" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cheque
🇮🇳 चेकबुक
🇩🇪 Scheckbuch
🇮🇩 buku cek
🇺🇦 чекова книжка
🇵🇱 książeczka czekowa
🇯🇵 チェックブック
🇫🇷 carnet de chèques
🇪🇸 chequera
🇹🇷 çek defteri
🇰🇷 수표책
🇸🇦 دفتر الشيكات
🇨🇿 šeková knížka
🇸🇰 šeková knižka
🇨🇳 支票簿
🇸🇮 čekovna knjižica
🇮🇸 tékkabók
🇰🇿 чек кітапшасы
🇬🇪 ჩეკების წიგნი
🇦🇿 çek kitabı
🇲🇽 chequera
Etymology
The term 'checkbook' originates from the combination of 'check' and 'book', where 'check' refers to a written order directing a bank to pay money from the writer's account. The word 'check' comes from the Old French 'eschec', meaning 'check (as in chess)', reflecting the idea of control or verification in financial transactions. The concept of checks dates back to the 17th century when they were first used to facilitate payments without needing physical transfer of money. With the evolution of banking in the 19th century, checkbooks became widespread as they provided a more convenient and safer method for conducting financial transactions. Over time, the use of checkbooks has evolved, with electronic banking and mobile payments changing how individuals manage their finances, yet the checkbook remains a significant relic of traditional banking practices.