Phrase guide

certified check

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A check (cheque) for which the bank verifies that sufficient funds exist in the account to cover the check, and so certifies, at the time the check is written.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: certified cheque

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: check, bank check, cheque

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