receipt
IPA: rɪsˈit
noun
- The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
- (obsolete) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
- (in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
- A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
- (usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.
- (Internet slang, usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing.
- (archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.
- (obsolete) A receptacle.
- (obsolete) A revenue office.
- (obsolete) Reception, as an act of hospitality.
- (obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.
- (obsolete) A recess; a retired place.
verb
- To give or write a receipt (for something).
- To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.
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Examples of "receipt" in Sentences
- The bank denied the receipt of any such money.
- The signature is on the bottom of that receipt.
- The teenager showed the receipt and walked out.
- The police refused to give a receipt of the items.
- The design of the receipt is likely not copyrighted.
- It is measured by the gross receipts of the retailer.
- The buyout was subject to the receipt of other offers.
- The references to the receipt of funds are also suspect.
- The exact date of the receipt of the crucifix is unknown.
- The receipt should include acknowledgement of the product.
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