reservation
/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reservations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.
Noun
Examples
The committee authorised the reservation of funds.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. — The practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for the communion of the sick.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reservation” mean?
The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.
Is “reservation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.