Receipt vs. Reception

Receipt vs. Reception — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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.

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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 superiors

Receiptnoun

(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 goods

Receptionnoun

(American football) the act of catching a pass in football;

the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line

Receiptverb

To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.

to receipt a bill

Receiptnoun

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 paper

Receiptverb

mark or stamp as paid