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bank·book

(băngk′bo͝ok′)

A book held by a depositor in which his or her deposits and withdrawals are recorded by the bank. Also called passbook.

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bankbook

(ˈbæŋkˌbʊk)

(Banking & Finance) a book held by depositors at certain banks, in which the bank enters a record of deposits, withdrawals, and earned interest. Also called: passbook

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bank•book

(ˈbæŋkˌbʊk)

n.

a book held by a depositor in which a bank enters a record of deposits and withdrawals.

[1705–15]

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bankbook - a record of deposits and withdrawals and interest held by depositors at certain banks

passbook

record - a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction; "they could find no record of the purchase"

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bankbook

[ˈbæŋkˌbʊk] n → libretto di banca, libretto di risparmio

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