Background for bookings

bookings

/ˈbʊkɪŋz/

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noun

The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.

Examples :

"The accountant checked the daily bookings to ensure all transactions were recorded accurately. "

business writing process organization

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noun

A reservation for a service, such as accommodation in an hotel.

Examples :

"The hotel's bookings are all full for the weekend. "

service business

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noun

The engagement of a performer for a particular performance.

Examples :

"The popular band had so many bookings that they were completely sold out for the next six months. "

entertainment business job

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noun

The issuing of a caution which is usually written down in a book, and results in a yellow card or (after two bookings) a red card, that is to say, the player is sent from the field of play.

Examples :

"The referee issued two bookings to the player for unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in a red card and his removal from the game. "

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noun

The process of photographing, fingerprinting and recording the identifying data of a suspect following arrest.

Examples :

"After the arrest, the suspect faced a lengthy bookings procedure at the police station. "

police law process