counter check
count·er check
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter chek]
- /ˈkaʊn tər tʃɛk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koun-ter chek]
- /ˈkaʊn tər tʃɛk/
Definitions of counter check words
- noun counter check a check available at a bank for the use of depositors in making withdrawals, orig. kept in supply on a counter 3
- noun counter check a blank check available in a bank for the use of a depositor in making a withdrawal from that bank. 1
- noun counter check A check (draft) that is printed ex tempore, as for an accountholder who has no printed checks available to him. 0
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Origin of counter check
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1855-60
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Parts of speech for Counter check
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counter check popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counter check usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counter check
verb counter check
- rule out — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- annul — If an election or a contract is annulled, it is declared invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
- abort — If an unborn baby is aborted, the pregnancy is ended deliberately and the baby is not born alive.
- repeal — to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.
Antonyms for counter check
verb counter check
- validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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