Meaning & use
recd
A short written form of "received," used especially on receipts, forms, and shipping records.
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The invoice was stamped "Recd. with thanks" once payment arrived.
In the delivery log, she wrote "recd 3 boxes" next to today's date.
A note on using this word
Also written "rec'd" with an apostrophe; both forms are informal and best avoided in formal writing, where "received" should be spelled out.
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