Word Finder - receipt

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

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A balance payable on receipt of the goods.

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The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.

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

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

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

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(usually in the plural) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.

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(usually in the plural, by extension) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.

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

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A receptacle.

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A revenue office.

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Reception, as an act of hospitality.

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Capability of receiving; capacity.

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A recess; a retired place.

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To give or write a receipt (for something).

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to receipt delivered goods

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

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to receipt a bill

He ran down the receipt that was found in Byrne's car.

She looked more closely at the paper she'd just signed and flipped the page to the receipt he'd stapled there.

He carefully detailed the information on the torn sales receipt but made no comment.

On receipt of the counter-notice the promoters must either assent to the requirement contained in it, or abandon their notice to treat.

Dean looked at the bottom half of a small register receipt showing the amount of $59.95.

Further scruples as'to the oath required on the receipt of his half-pay reduced him to serious pecuniary straits (1791), and he divided his time between the open air and the workhouse, where he developed the idea that he had a special divine commission, and wrote to the king and the parliament to that effect.

He only reopened them after the receipt of what was tantamount to an ultimatum on the subject from Great Britain.

The Code insisted that the agent should inventory and give a receipt for all that he received.

The department is authorized, on receipt of such report, to direct an inquiry to be made into the cause of any accident so reported, and the inspector appointed to make the inquiry is given power to enter any railway premises for the purposes of his inquiry, and to summon any person engaged upon the railway to attend the inquiry as a witness, and to require the production of all books, papers and documents which he considers important for the purpose.

You receive a card, but you should still save your receipt.

His evening dinner tab was $23.88 and the receipt showed pizza and beer.

Remember to bring your authorized receipt along to the course with you !

Hold on to your receipt when you buy mascara.

Be sure you receive a receipt indicating the activation of the gift card.

Simply keep your receipt and all tags intact on the clothing to receive a full refund.

Get an official receipt if at all possible, but be aware that Wii prices on eBay tend to be inflated.

You will receive an official receipt for such monies or valuables.

In this case, make sure you have a grace period of a day or two after the receipt of the bike to test it out.

Be sure you have your receipt if you find a major defect, and be sure the place where you bought the book allows returns.

A receipt can be obtained for your donation.

They then go into the store and find the item or items on the receipt and bring them to the returns desk for refunds.

Just hold onto your receipt until you make sure the product is consistently living up to the standards the directions inspire.

To inform the person who's getting the gift, one idea is to place the receipt in a greeting card.

When you order a MoneyGram money order, a receipt is printed up so you have a record of sending the money and the recipient can pick up the order at any nearby MoneyGram location.

Purchases made with a Sears card are easier to return or exchange since they can be accepted even if you don't have the receipt.

Send all of your correspondence to the creditor in writing via registered or receipt requested mail.

You present the card, the clerk swipes it, and as long as you have the available funds the purchase is approved and you sign the receipt.

Always keep your receipt - If you are purchasing this gift card, always keep the receipt handy.

Keep the card in a safe place - If your child has received the gift card, keep it in a safe place to prevent losing it because it is highly unlikely that the person giving the card as a gift kept the receipt.

Providing specific information, such as a signed sales receipt, is usually enough to refresh a customer's memory and end the chargeback dispute.

It also means you should protect the card and sign it immediately upon receipt, as failure to take these usual safeguards may limit the issuing card company's responsibility.

When you make a purchase, the remaining balance on your card is printed on your receipt.

Gift givers should always include the original receipt with the gift card.

If there is a problem, Walmart will refund the money on the card as long as the receipt is still available.

The letter should sent by certified mail with a return receipt requested.

A person can only do so if he or she has a copy of a receipt that displays the remaining balance.

If no one has used the card, the original purchase receipt may be acceptable.

This is great if you don't keep an important record you need, if you need a receipt for a warranty issue, or if you want to find an old receipt when it comes to tax time.

You should get an email receipt of your payment, and it will come out of your account on the date you selected.

You will also need to provide proof that you do not owe the requested amount, such as a copy of a police report or a payment receipt.

The money for the payment is electronically sent to USAA and credited to the Visa account upon receipt.

Parents will submit tax returns, termination letters, payroll check stubs, medical records of any disability, or evidence of receipt of government assistance such as unemployment benefits.

The divorce petition can also be served by First Class mail with an acknowledgment form or certified mail with a return receipt.

Try looking for the sales receipt, too, as the necessary information will probably be there.

Donations often qualify for tax deductions, so be sure to ask for a receipt when you donate or recycle your cellphone.

Most charity organizations will give you a tax deductible receipt as well.

When buying your first jar, double check the store's return policy and save your receipt.

Simply save the box and receipt and Crest will give you a full refund within 60 days.

The information you send and receive will be scrambled and then decoded upon receipt.

Instead of throwing the apparel into a bag for the Salvation Army, a teen can exchange it for something he or she really likes with a gift receipt.