Word
receptionist
Phoneticsre·cep·tion·ist, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪst/
UK/ɹɪsˈɛpʃənˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the person who works at the front desk of a building, like a hotel or office. They greet visitors, answer the phone, and help people find where they need to go.
n. an employee responsible for greeting visitors, answering telephone inquiries, and performing administrative tasks at the entrance of an organisation.
Examples
“The receptionist asked me to sign my name in the book.”
“When you arrive at the clinic, please check in with the receptionist so they can notify the doctor.”
“A skilled receptionist must manage a high volume of incoming calls while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere for clients entering the lobby.”
Examples
simple
“The receptionist asked me to sign my name in the book.”
contextual
“When you arrive at the clinic, please check in with the receptionist so they can notify the doctor.”
complex
“A skilled receptionist must manage a high volume of incoming calls while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere for clients entering the lobby.”
Etymology
Recorded since 1901, derived from reception + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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