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receipt

/rɪˈsiːt/

[/rɪˈsiːt/]

proof of payment

Beginnernoun

Definition

A piece of paper or digital record showing that money has been received for goods or services.

Example

Keep your receipt in case you want to return the shoes to the store later.

Keep your receipt in case you want to return the shoes to the store later.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman 'receite', from Latin 'recepta'; the silent 'p' was added later to mirror Latin.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in everyday shopping and accounting.

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