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Receipting: meaning, definitions and examples

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receipting

 

[ rɪˈsiːtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

document confirmation

Receipting refers to the act of acknowledging the receipt of something, typically a payment or a delivery of goods. This process often involves issuing a document known as a receipt, which serves as proof of the transaction. Receipts are important for record-keeping, accounting, and confirming that the terms of a transaction were fulfilled. The practice of receipting is crucial in various sectors, including retail, service industries, and finance.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, confirmation, receipt

Examples of usage

  • I received a receipting for my online purchase.
  • The receipting process was completed quickly after the payment.
  • Please keep the receipting as confirmation of your donation.

Translations

Translations of the word "receipting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 receber

🇮🇳 रसीद देना

🇩🇪 Quittung ausstellen

🇮🇩 menerima

🇺🇦 видача чека

🇵🇱 wystawianie paragonu

🇯🇵 領収書を発行する

🇫🇷 émission de reçu

🇪🇸 emisión de recibo

🇹🇷 makbuz verme

🇰🇷 영수증 발행

🇸🇦 إصدار إيصال

🇨🇿 vystavení účtenky

🇸🇰 vystavenie účtenky

🇨🇳 开具收据

🇸🇮 izdaja računa

🇮🇸 útgáfa kvittunar

🇰🇿 чек беру

🇬🇪 მიღების ქვითრის გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 qəbul etmə

🇲🇽 emisión de recibo

Word origin

The term 'receipting' originates from the noun 'receipt', which has its roots in the Latin word 'recipere', meaning 'to receive'. The usage of receipts dates back to ancient times, where they were used in various forms to document transactions and exchanges of goods and services. As commerce evolved, so did the concept of receipting, especially with the rise of modern accounting practices in the 19th century. By this time, receipts had become standardized documents, often printed, to provide customers with a clear and indisputable record of their purchases. The shift towards electronic receipts in the late 20th century further transformed the concept of receipting, leading to the current practice of issuing receipts through digital means, ensuring both convenience and efficiency in transactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,130, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.