noun

checking

current account, checking, verification

I need to deposit this into my checking.

I need to deposit this into my current account.

The checking of the documents took all day.

The checking of the documents took all day.

((a checking account)) a current account I opened a new checking account.

((the checking of sth.)) the verification of (sth.) The checking of facts is important.

Synonyms: verification, examination. Note: In the UK, 'current account' is used instead of 'checking account'.

From the verb 'to check', meaning to examine or verify. Used in banking to refer to an account for daily transactions.

Think of an account you use to write 'checks' from, or an account you 'check' frequently for your balance.

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