checking account

noun
a bank deposit against which checks can be drawn by the depositor.
Compare savings account.


Origin:
1920–25, Americanism

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checking account
 
n
the US name for current account

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Checking account is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Changes are coming that will make it more important than ever to actively
  manage your checking account to avoid costly mistakes.
Establish a checking account in the name of the committee or campaign.
Service charges subject to tax are those which relate to a depositor's checking
  account.
Fraudulent telemarketers have found yet another way to steal your money, this
  time from your checking account.
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