reservation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a district that is reserved for particular purpose
  2. noun a statement that limits or restricts some claim
  3. noun an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly

Etymology

From Middle French reservation, equivalent to reserve + -ation.

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Synonyms

reserve

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