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receipt

re·ceipt

receipt

 
 
pronunciation:
rih sit
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of receiving, or the condition of having received; receiving; reception.
Upon receipt of the goods, please inspect immediately for any damage.I'm satisfied now that I am finally in receipt of the merchandise.
similar words:
reception
definition 2: a written slip acknowledging that an amount of money or goods was received.
The salesclerk gave me my change and a receipt.You cannot return any item without a receipt.
definition 3: (usu. pl.) a quantity received, esp. of money from sales.
The restaurant manager counted the night's receipts.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: receipts, receipting, receipted
definition: to write out a slip in acknowledgment of (a payment or delivery).
The owner of the store receipted the customer.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to issue a slip acknowledging payment.
The store receipts in a more detailed way for the more expensive items.
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