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   Res·er·va·tion

   /ˌrezərˈvāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of reserving something: "the reservation of positions for non-Americans"
   • ▪ an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is booked or reserved for a particular person: "do you have a reservation?" Similar advance bookingbookingprior arrangementcharter/hire arrangementsdated:engagementbookingorderingarrangementprearrangementsecuringcharterhiredated:engagementengaging
   • ▪ (in the Roman Catholic Church) the practice of retaining a portion of the consecrated elements after mass for communion of the sick or as a focus for devotion.
   • 2. a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt: "some generals voiced reservations about making air strikes" Similar doubtqualmscruplemisgivingsskepticismuneasehesitationhesitancydemurreluctanceobjectiondemurrerOpposite confidence
   • 3. an area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians or Australian Aboriginal people: "the boy's family live on a reservation" Similar reservepreserveenclavesanctuaryareaterritoryhomeland
   • 4. a right or interest retained in an estate being conveyed: "the retention of a right to enter the demised property will be a reservation"
   • 5. (in the Roman Catholic Church) the action of a superior of reserving to himself the power of absolution.
   • ▪ a right reserved to the Pope of nomination to a vacant benefice.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the Pope's right of nomination to a benefice): from Old French, or from late Latin reservatio(n-), from reservare ‘keep back’ (see reserve).

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   When should I make a reservation?

   • It is advisable to make a reservation several days in advance. They prefer not to take reservations because it's less efficient if a table sits empty while they wait for a party to show up. Several reservations have to be discussed and directions for future work pointed out.

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   What is reservation noun?

   • Definition of reservation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable] an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. We have a reservation in the name of Grant. I had to cancel my hotel reservation.

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   What is the purpose of a reservation?

   • The purpose of a reservation is to ensure that a material will be available when it is needed. It also serves to simplify and accelerate the goods issue process and prepare the tasks at the point of goods issue.

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   What is a reservation document?

   • To where? (to which recipient or customer?) A reservation document consists of a header and at least one item. The header contains general data about the reservation (creator, movement type, account assignment). The items describe individual planned movements (material, quantity, requirement date).

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   an exception or qualification made expressly or tacitly: to accept something, but with inner reservations. a tract of public land set apart for a special purpose, as for the use of an Indian tribe. an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant or hotel, on a boat or plane, etc.

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   A reservation is something set aside, like a table at a restaurant or land for Native Americans. For fancy restaurants and hotels, you need a reservation: you call ahead and ask them to set aside a table or room for you. A reservation is also a piece of land set aside by the government for a group.

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