The receipt
Example: Receipt confirms payment for goods or services provided
Definition
"The receipt" is a document or slip that confirms payment for goods or services provided, serving as proof of a completed transaction between a buyer and a seller.
Etymology
The word "receipt" originates from the Old French word 'receite,' meaning 'a receiving' or 'an amount received,' which itself derives from the Latin 'recipere,' meaning 'to receive.' Did you know that early receipts were often handwritten statements given as proof of payment?
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"The receipt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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