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cer·ti·fied check

(sûr′tə-fīd′)

A check guaranteed by a bank to be covered by sufficient funds on deposit.

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cer′tified check′

a check drawn by a bank against funds made available by the depositor authorizing the check.

[1875–80, Amer.]

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certified check - a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment

certified cheque

bank check, check, cheque - a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check"

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