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reservation

re·ser·va·tion

US/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

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2.

a statement that limits or restricts some claim

  • “he recommended her without any reservations”
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3.
4.

the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group)

  • “wondered who had made the booking”
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5.

the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance

6.
7.

the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion

Origin

From Middle French reservation, equivalent to reserve + -ation.

Phrases

  • go off the reservation
  • jump the reservation
  • mental reservation
  • off the reservation
  • reservation booking designator
  • reservation price
  • safety island
  • seat reservation ticket

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