Receipt

/ɹɪˈsiːt/ noun verb

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

What it means

  1. (noun) The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. “A balance payable on receipt of the goods.”
  2. (noun) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
  3. (noun) (in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings. “This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!”
  4. (noun) A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
  5. (noun) (usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.
  6. (noun) (usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.
  7. (noun) (archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.
  8. (noun) A receptacle.
  9. (noun) A revenue office.
  10. (noun) Reception, as an act of hospitality.
  11. (noun) Capability of receiving; capacity.
  12. (noun) A recess; a retired place.

Letter analysis

  • Receipt contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Receipt mean?

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

How many letters are in Receipt?

Receipt has 7 letters.

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