Receptionist: meaning, definitions and examples
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receptionist
[ rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst ]
at a hotel
A person employed in an office or hotel to receive and greet clients or guests.
Synonyms
front desk clerk, front office staff, reception clerk
Examples of usage
- The receptionist greeted the guests with a warm smile.
- The receptionist answered the phone and directed the call to the appropriate department.
medical office
A person who greets patients, schedules appointments, and assists with administrative tasks in a medical setting.
Synonyms
clinic receptionist, front desk staff, medical office assistant
Examples of usage
- The receptionist at the doctor's office helped the patients fill out their forms.
- The receptionist informed the patients about the new clinic policies.
Translations
Translations of the word "receptionist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recepcionista
🇮🇳 रिसेप्शनिस्ट
🇩🇪 Empfangsperson
🇮🇩 resepsionis
🇺🇦 реєстратор
🇵🇱 recepcjonista
🇯🇵 受付係 (うけつけがかり)
🇫🇷 réceptionniste
🇪🇸 recepcionista
🇹🇷 resepsiyonist
🇰🇷 접수원 (jeobsuwon)
🇸🇦 موظف استقبال (muwazzaf istiqbal)
🇨🇿 recepční
🇸🇰 recepčný
🇨🇳 接待员 (jiēdàiyuán)
🇸🇮 recepcionar
🇮🇸 móttökustarfsmaður
🇰🇿 рецепционист
🇬🇪 რეცეფციონისტი (recepctsionisti)
🇦🇿 resepsiyonist
🇲🇽 recepcionista
Etymology
The term 'receptionist' originated in the early 20th century from the word 'reception,' meaning the action of receiving someone or something. Receptionists have been an essential part of various industries, providing customer service and administrative support. Over the years, the role of a receptionist has evolved to encompass a range of duties beyond just greeting visitors, including handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing office tasks.