“Receipt” or “Reseat”—Which to use?

“Receipt” or “Reseat”

Overview

receipt / reseat are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

receipt: (noun) an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made. (verb) mark or stamp as paid.

reseat: (verb) provide with a new seat. (verb) provide with new seats. (verb) show to a different seat.

Pronunciation

receipt: r·ih·s·IY·t

reseat: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “receipt”

…2010, Kuban Airlines announced the receipt of their first of four…
…paying the fare as a receipt for expense claim purposes.
Emboldened by the organization's receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize…
Upon receipt of the MMS, the user…
…accrued while the costs of receipt are avoided.
…recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons by means of…
…voting because they were in receipt of alms.
…of the Chams to Greece, receipt of compensation and greater freedom…
…lading but is such a receipt for goods as contains a…
…to that of a courier's receipt, which contains the details of…

Examples of “reseat”

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