transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈeks-ˌche-kər, iks-ˈ ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English escheker, from Anglo-French, chessboard, counting table, exchequer — more at checker
Date: 14th century
1. capitalized : a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
2. capitalized : a former superior court having jurisdiction in England and Wales primarily over revenue matters and now merged with King's Bench
3. often capitalized
a. : the department or office of state in Great Britain and Northern Ireland charged with the receipt and care of the national revenue
b. : the national banking account of this realm
4. : treasury ; especially : a national or royal treasury
5. : pecuniary resources : funds