Receipt

/rɪˈsiːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of receiving something.

His receipt of the award was celebrated at a grand ceremony.

A recipe or instructions for making something, often used in the context of cooking.

She handed me a receipt for the cake she had baked.

A written acknowledgment of the receiving of goods or payment.

Please keep your receipt as proof of your purchase.

From Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to receive'.

give me the receipt

Requesting a proof of purchase.

keep the receipt

Advice to retain the proof for future reference.

receipt book

A book containing pre-printed receipt forms.

invoice

A detailed statement of goods sold or services rendered, with prices.

voucher

A document that serves as evidence of a transaction or a claim.

To get someone's attention or to notify them about something forthcoming.

I just got the receipt on that deal; let's celebrate!

A term used to refer to proof of an expense or loss, especially in informal discussions.

I need that receipt to show my boss.