Waybill vs. Receipt

Waybill vs. Receipt — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Waybill and Receipt

Waybillnoun

A document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo.

Receiptnoun

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

Waybillverb

To provide (cargo) with a waybill document.

Receiptnoun

(obsolete) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.

Waybillnoun

a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery

Receiptnoun

(in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.

This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!
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Receiptnoun

A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.

Receiptnoun

(A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.

Receiptnoun

(archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.

Receiptnoun

(obsolete) A receptacle.

Receiptnoun

(obsolete) A revenue office.

Receiptnoun

(obsolete) Reception, as an act of hospitality.

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Receiptnoun

(obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.

Receiptnoun

(obsolete) A recess; a retired place.

Receiptverb

To give or write a receipt (for something).

to receipt delivered goods

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