blank check

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blangk chek]
- /blæŋk tʃɛk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blangk chek]
- /blæŋk tʃɛk/

Definitions of blank check words

countable noun blank check If someone is given a blank check, they are given the authority to spend as much money as they need or want. 3
countable noun blank check If someone is given a blank check, they are given the authority to do what they think is best in a particular situation. 3
noun blank check a check form that has not been filled in 3
noun blank check a check carrying a signature only and allowing the bearer to fill in any amount 3
noun blank check permission to use an unlimited amount of money, authority, etc. 3
noun blank check a bank check bearing a signature but no stated amount. 1

See all 12 definitions of blank check

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Origin of blank check

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Blank check

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Blank check

blank check popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

blank check usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blank check

noun blank check

free rein — unhampered freedom of movement, choice, or action: Students have free rein to choose their own class schedules.
free hand — unrestricted freedom or authority: They gave the decorator a free hand.
license — formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.

All 7 Synonyms of blank check