What Is This Word Check?

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Definition: To verify something with someone; to ask for permission before doing something.

Are checks correct?

Cheque is the British English spelling for the document used for making a payment, whereas American English uses check. Check also has a number of other uses as a noun (e.g., a check mark, a hit in hockey, etc.) and as a verb (“to inspect,” “to limit,” etc.).

Do you ask for the bill or check?

Check the bill In the UK, you ask for the bill; in the USA, it’s the check.

Can I get the bill or check?

2. Is there a politeness difference between bill and check? As TRiG’s answer says, there is none. But check is used chiefly in the USA and bill is used in the UK (and I think most other English speaking territories).