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Definition receipt in American English

receipt noun

noun
/rɪˈsit/
1

a document that you get from someone showing that you have given them money or goods

Example

He always paid by credit card and kept the receipts.

Example

I want a receipt for all the items that were in this office.

Synonyms and related words
bar code coupon courtesy card
2

the act of receiving something

Example

They qualified for receipt of the state pension at age 65.

Example

Bills are due upon receipt.

Synonyms and related words
collection acquisition gathering
3

the total amount of money that a business or organization receives in a particular period of time

Example

Tax receipts exceeded $2 million.

Example

He receives ten percent of the gross box-office receipts.

Definition receipt in American English