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Definition reservation in British English

reservation noun

noun
/ˌrezə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an arrangement by which something such as a room in a hotel or a seat in a theatre is kept for you to use later

Example

Do you have a reservation?

Example

I've made a reservation for you on the morning flight.

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2

a feeling of doubt about whether something is good or right

Example

The government has expressed reservations about the cost of the project.

Example

He has reservations about the proposals because they reduce workers' rights.

Example

We accepted their offer without reservation.

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3

an area of land in the US where Native Americans live in a separate community

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Definition reservation in British English