receipt

/rɪˈsiːt/
nounBeginner
💰Finance
formal

A written acknowledgment of having received a payment or goods, typically issued by a seller to a buyer.

The cashier handed me the receipt after I paid for my groceries.

She kept the receipt as proof of purchase.

💡

In financial contexts, receipts are often required for returns, refunds, or tax purposes.

general

The act of receiving something, especially money or goods.

The company confirmed receipt of the shipment.

He acknowledged receipt of the email.

💡

This usage is less common and often seen in formal or legal contexts.

Collocations

receipt of paymentthe act of receiving moneykeep the receiptto retain the receipt for future referencelost receipta receipt that cannot be found

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Related Phrases

keep the receiptphrase
to save the receipt for future use
lost receiptphrase
a receipt that has been misplaced

💡Pro Tip

Always Check Receipts

Ensure the receipt matches the items purchased and the amount paid.

Gold Rule

Retain Receipts

Keep receipts for at least a year for tax and warranty purposes.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'receite,' from Old French 'recete,' from Latin 'recipere' (to receive).

📝Usage Notes

Receipts are commonly used in retail, banking, and legal transactions. Always check the receipt for accuracy.

Word Breakdown

re-
again
prefix
+
-ceive
to take
root
+
-t
action or state
suffix
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