counterfoil
/'kauntəfɔil/
Definition
Noun: 1. A detachable part of a document, kept as a record: The "counterfoil" is the section of a document, such as a check, receipt, ticket, or invoice, that is kept by the issuer after the main part has been detached and given to another party. It serves as a permanent record of the transaction.
Usage
The counterfoil is the retained portion of a document that provides proof of the details recorded on the part that was issued. It is primarily used in financial and administrative contexts for record-keeping and verification.
Examples
- Noun:
- Always fill out the counterfoil of the receipt book for your own accounts.
- The bank requires the counterfoil of the deposit slip as proof of the transaction.
- He kept the counterfoil of the check to track his expenses.
Advanced Usage
- "To retain the counterfoil": To keep the counterfoil for one's records.
- The company policy is to retain the counterfoil of all invoices for seven years.
Variants and Related Words
- Stub (noun): A very common synonym for "counterfoil," especially for checks or tickets.
- He wrote the details on the check stub before tearing it out.
- Talon (noun): A less common term, sometimes used specifically for the part of a bond or share certificate that is detached.
Synonyms
- Stub: The part of a ticket, check, or receipt that is kept as a record.
- Voucher copy: A copy of a document kept for verification.
- Record copy: A copy retained for official records.
Related Phrases
- Counterfoil book: A book of pre-printed forms with detachable counterfoils.
- The receipts were issued from a numbered counterfoil book.
Noun
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the part of a check that is retained as a record
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