is a specific kind of: bill of exchange, draft, order of payment.

is a broader term that covers: bad check, bad cheque | kite | kite | counter check | giro, giro cheque | paycheck, payroll check | certified check, certified cheque | personal check, personal cheque | cashier's check, cashier's cheque, treasurer's check, treasurer's cheque | blank check, blank cheque | medicare check, medicare payment ... show more.

derivation: check | check out, cheque.