Reservation (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- I still have a reservation about investing in that company, it seems too good to be true.
- Her enthusiasm for the idea was evident, but you could sense a reservation lurking beneath her agreement.
- Despite his assurances, I couldn't shake the reservation that he was hiding something from me.
- The politician's speech was convincing, but many in the audience had a reservation about her ability to deliver on her promises.
- After hearing the proposal, I had a reservation about the feasibility of the project and needed more information before making a decision.
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Meaning 2
The act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- I have a hotel room reservation for next Saturday.
- Please make a reservation for two at 7pm at that new restaurant.
- She made a reservation for the conference in advance to ensure she would get a good room.
- They have a table reservation at the restaurant that they need to confirm.
- He expressed some reservation about joining the team due to his prior commitment.
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Meaning 3
The written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- I made a reservation at the hotel for next Friday night.
- She checked her reservation to confirm the flight number and departure time.
- The restaurant requires a reservation for parties of six or more.
- He made a reservation for a table by the window at the new restaurant downtown.
- The travel agent helped me make a reservation for a cruise to the Caribbean.
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Meaning 4
Something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The hotel confirmed my reservation for a room with a sea view.
- She made a reservation at the restaurant for 8pm on Saturday.
- I tried to book a flight to New York but there was no reservation available.
- Can I make a reservation for the sleeper train to Paris tonight?
- He made a reservation for a table by the window and a bottle of wine.
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Meaning 5
The act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); "wondered who had made the booking".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The hotel reservation was made online a week in advance to ensure availability.
- She had to make a reservation at the popular restaurant well in advance to get a table.
- The airline asked for her reservation number to confirm her flight details.
- He made a reservation for the entire family at the resort for the summer vacation.
- The tour company required a deposit to secure the reservation for the guided hike.
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Meaning 6
A district that is reserved for particular purpose.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city has a large nature reservation where people can go for hiking and picnics.
- The Indian reservation is a sovereign nation with its own laws and government.
- The wildlife reservation is home to many endangered species that are protected by law.
- The forest reservation is off-limits to logging and other commercial activities.
- The tribal reservation is a place of refuge for the indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
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Meaning 7
A statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- I wholeheartedly recommend her for the job, without any reservation.
- He made a sweeping statement about his company's future, but I have some reservations about its accuracy.
- After careful consideration, I made the offer, with the reservation that the project's funding was still uncertain.
- She accepted the invitation, with the reservation that she would need to leave early.
- Despite his glowing review, there were some reservations about the new restaurant's quality of service.