English · Word Candidate

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.

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