nounπShareThe act of receiving, or the fact of having been received."A balance payable on receipt of the goods."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fact of having received a blow, injury etc."The boxer's face showed the receipts of a long and grueling fight. "bodysensationmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings."The bakery's total receipts for Saturday were $500. "amountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received."Please keep your receipts in case you need to return the items. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc."The student brought her old homework and test receipts to prove she had completed all the required work for the course. "businessfinanceachievementhistoryinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.""After the student accused the teacher of favoritism, other students started sharing receipts β screenshots of biased grades and emails β to support the claim." "mediainternetcommunicationcomputingtechnologystatementsocietyinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription."My grandmother's book is filled with old receipts for making everything from apple pie to cough syrup. "foodmedicinehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA receptacle."The flower shop used small, clear plastic receipts to hold the individual flower stems. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA revenue office."During the 18th century, collecting customs at receipts like this one was a crucial source of income for the crown. "governmentbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReception, as an act of hospitality."The headmaster instructed the students to extend warm receipts to the visiting dignitaries. "culturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCapability of receiving; capacity."The city's receipts of floodwater were beyond its current infrastructure's capacity, causing widespread damage. "abilityfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recess; a retired place."The monastery grounds offered quiet receipts for monks seeking solitude and prayer. "areaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give or write a receipt (for something)."to receipt delivered goods"businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid."to receipt a bill"businessfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading