receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/noun 12verb 2forms 3 noun12 •The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.A balance payable on receipt of the goods. •a piece of paper showing that money has been paid or that goods have been handed over •[usually plural] (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.So, Andy, if you ask me nicely, I might produce a receipt that is my marriage certificate. — 2020 •[usually plural] (Internet) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing."Oh yes, the Internet trolls went there, and we've got the receipts". — 2020 •[in the plural] A quantity or amount received; takings.This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production! •A recipe, instructions, prescription.She had a receipt to make white hair black. — 1650 •(no longer used) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.And therewith Sir Launcelot gate all his armoure as well as he myght and put hit upon hym for drede of more resseite[…]. — 1889 •(no longer used) Reception, as an act of hospitality. •(no longer used) Capability of receiving; capacity.It has become a place of great receipt. — 1644 •(no longer used) A receptacle. •(no longer used) A revenue office. •(no longer used) A recess; a retired place. verb2 •To give or write a receipt (for something).to receipt delivered goods •To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid. formsreceipted · receipting · receipts