receipt
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B1
/rɪˈsiːt/
acknowledgment of receipt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'receipt' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'receite,' where 'recevoir' meant 'to receive.'
Historical Evolution
'receite' transformed into the Middle English word 'receyt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'receipt.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of receiving,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a written acknowledgment of receiving something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a written acknowledgment that something of value has been received.
She kept the receipt as proof of purchase.
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Noun 2
the act of receiving something.
The receipt of the package was confirmed.
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