reservation
|res/er/va/tion|
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/ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
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/ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən/
booking or doubt
Etymology
'reservation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reservatio,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'servare' meant 'to keep.'
'reservatio' transformed into the French word 'réservation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reservation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to keep something back,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'booking' and 'doubt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, etc., in advance.
I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 PM.
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Noun 2
a doubt or feeling of uncertainty about something.
She expressed her reservations about the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40