Receipt vs. Reception
Difference Between Receipt and Reception
Receiptnoun
The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
Receptionnoun
The act of receiving.
Receiptnoun
(obsolete) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
Receptionnoun
The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
We have poor TV reception in the valley.The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal.Receiptnoun
(in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!Receptionnoun
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
After the wedding we proceeded to the reception.Receiptnoun
A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
Receptionnoun
A reaction; the treatment received on first talking to a person, arriving at a place, etc.
The ambassador's jokes met a cold reception.Receiptnoun
(A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.
Receptionnoun
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
Receiptnoun
(archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.
Receptionnoun
The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.
Receiptnoun
(obsolete) A receptacle.
Receptionnoun
(law) The conscious adoption or transplantation of legal phenomena from a different culture.
Receiptnoun
(obsolete) A revenue office.
Receptionnoun
the manner in which something is greeted;
she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiorsReceiptnoun
(obsolete) Reception, as an act of hospitality.
Receptionnoun
a formal party of people; as after a wedding
Receiptnoun
(obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.
Receptionnoun
quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
Receiptnoun
(obsolete) A recess; a retired place.
Receptionnoun
the act of receiving
Receiptverb
To give or write a receipt (for something).
to receipt delivered goodsReceptionnoun
(American football) the act of catching a pass in football;
the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard lineReceiptverb
To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.
to receipt a billReceiptnoun
the act of receiving
Receiptnoun
an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
Receiptverb
report the receipt of;
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paperReceiptverb
mark or stamp as paid
