res·er·va·tion

res·er·va·tion
/ˌrɛzɚˈveıʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 [count] : an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time

We made dinner reservations at the restaurant for 6 o'clock.

I have a hotel reservation.

2 : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
[count]

My only reservation about buying the car was its high price.

— often plural

She had reservations about changing jobs.

[noncount]

He supported her decision without reservation. [=he completely supported her decision]

3 [count] : an area of land in the U.S. that is kept separate as a place for Native Americans to live

a Navajo reservation

4 [count] US : an area of land on which hunting animals is not allowed

a wildlife reservation [=reserve]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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