reservation
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3.4
- noun
- /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
:
reserva
- No reservation under that name.
Examples
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When I woke up the first day of our reservation, I was really excited.
Fiction book (1990) -
I am aware that we have no reservations, but this is official government business.
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Uh, I need to cancel those reservations I made.
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The reservations were messed up.
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Commuting between reservation homes and border town jobs increases traffic, energy consumption, and pollution.
Academic text (1995) -
On the Uintah-Ouray Reservation, Northern Utes, terminated mixed-bloods, and non-Indians fight over reservation hunting, fishing, and use rights.
Academic text (1995) -
Despite this history of legally binding, bargained-for exchange, treaties and reservations are often misconstrued as revocable acts of federal generosity.
Academic text (1997) -
I have a dinner reservation at the new Italian restaurant for 7 PM.
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We need to confirm our reservation for the hotel before our trip next week.
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She made a reservation for two at the theater to watch the play.
Synonyms
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1.0
A place where people keep things until they need them
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1.0
An arrangement made in advance to keep a seat, room, or time for you
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5.1
An amount of something given officially for a particular purpose
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Etymology
Reservation comes from the Latin re- 'back' and servare 'to keep', the same idea you find in the word reserve. It means putting something aside or saving it for later, which is why you can have a reservation of funds or a decision.