Receipt

Quick meaning: Receipt is a noun meaning The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

Meaning

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

More Meanings

1. (in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
2. A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
3. (usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.
4. (Internet slang, usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing.
5. (obsolete) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
6. (obsolete) A receptacle.
7. (archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.

Example Sentences

A balance payable on receipt of the goods.

She had a receipt to make white hair black.

"Oh yes, the Internet trolls went there, and we've got the receipts".

This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!

Word Forms

• receipts
• receipting
• receipted

Synonyms for receipt

Depending on context, synonyms include acknowledge, reception, receiving.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include receiving, reception, acknowledge, recipient, receptor, granting.

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