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
- Don't forget to keep your receipt if you want to return the item
- The cashier handed me a receipt after I paid for my groceries
- I always double-check my receipt to make sure everything was charged correctly
- Can I have a copy of the receipt for my records
- Losing my receipt makes it difficult to prove that I purchased the item
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