Paycheck: meaning, definitions and examples
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paycheck
[ ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk ]
financial term
A paycheck is a document or electronic transfer that indicates the amount of money an employee is to receive for work performed during a specific period. It typically includes deductions for taxes and other withholdings, outlining the net pay amount that the employee will receive. Paychecks serve as proof of income and are critical for personal financial management.
Synonyms
earnings, remuneration, salary, wage
Examples of usage
- I received my paycheck on Friday.
- She saved half of her paycheck for a vacation.
- He deposited his paycheck into his savings account.
Translations
Translations of the word "paycheck" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cheque de pagamento
🇮🇳 वेतन पर्ची
🇩🇪 Gehaltsabrechnung
🇮🇩 slip gaji
🇺🇦 платіжка
🇵🇱 wynagrodzenie
🇯🇵 給料明細
🇫🇷 bulletin de salaire
🇪🇸 cheque de pago
🇹🇷 maaş bordrosu
🇰🇷 급여명세서
🇸🇦 كشف الراتب
🇨🇿 výplatní páska
🇸🇰 výplatná páska
🇨🇳 工资单
🇸🇮 plačilni listek
🇮🇸 launaseðill
🇰🇿 жалақы қағазы
🇬🇪 სამუშაო ანაზღაურების ქაღალდი
🇦🇿 maaş vərəqəsi
🇲🇽 talón de pago
Etymology
The term 'paycheck' is a compound word that combines 'pay,' derived from the Middle English 'paien' (to pay, to fulfill a promise), and 'check,' which originates from the Old French 'eschec' (a check or a voucher). The use of the term grew in the early 20th century as the concept of regular wages became standardized in the workforce, particularly in the United States. Initially, 'checks' referred to the written orders to pay an amount to the bearer, and over time, the notion evolved to represent the entirety of what an employee would receive for their work, encapsulating both the monetary value and the process of compensation. The pronunciation and acceptance of the term in everyday language reflect its deep integration into modern economic practices, symbolizing the exchange of labor for currency.