receiving
/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: receivings
Meaning · English
The act by which something is received; reception.
Noun
Examples
Those that are received graciously may, and must, render the calves of their lips — poor returns for rich receivings, yet, if sincere, more acceptable than the calves of the stall.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “receiving” mean?
The act by which something is received; reception.
Is “receiving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.