reservation

CEFRB1

/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An arrangement to keep a seat, room, or place for someone.

  2. 02

    noun

    A doubt or concern about something.

Examples

  • Hello, I have a reservation, my name is Kaori Yoshikawa. Here is the confirmation card.

  • How early do I have to make a reservation to qualify for the discount?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

  2. The practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for the communion of the sick.

  3. The act of the pope to reserve to himself the right to nominate to certain benefices.

More examples

In context

  • I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation.

  • I have some reservations about cosigning a loan for him.

  • The committee authorised the reservation of funds.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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