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Proof-of-Delivery

/pruːf əv dɪˈlɪvəri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A document or electronic record that confirms the delivery of goods or services to a recipient.

    "The courier provided a proof-of-delivery to ensure the package was received."
  2. 2

    An acknowledgment from the recipient that the delivery has been completed.

    "The proof-of-delivery was signed by the customer upon receipt of the shipment."

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The term 'proof-of-delivery' is a compound noun formed in the late 20th century, combining 'proof', derived from Old French 'profe', meaning 'test' or 'evidence', and 'delivery', from Latin 'deliverare', meaning 'to set free'. The phrase evolved to denote the confirmation of receipt of goods or services.

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