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cash registeran electronic machine used in shops and restaurants to calculate the amount of money received for goods or services, store this information, and usually also hold the money

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an electronic machine used in shops and restaurants to calculate the amount of money received for goods or services, store this information, and usually also hold the money

Pronunciation (IPA): /kæʃ ˈredʒɪstər/

Example Sentences

  • The antique cash register made a satisfying 'cha-ching' sound every time a sale was made.
  • She accidentally pressed the wrong button on the cash register and charged the customer $999 for a candy bar.
  • The modern cash register can scan barcodes and process credit card payments.

cash register

NOUN

[/kæʃ ˈredʒɪstər/]

an electronic machine used in shops and restaurants to calculate the amount of money received for goods or services, store this information, and usually also hold the money

a friendly cashier scans items while standing behind a large electronic machine with a digital display and money drawer. The cashier presses buttons on the machine as numbers appear on the screen showing the total cost. After the customer hands over money, the machine's drawer springs open with a loud ding sound. The cashier takes out change from organized compartments filled with bills and coins. Other customers wait in line with shopping carts while watching the smooth transaction process.  an electronic machine used in shops to calculate the amount of money received for goods and store this information while holding the money
💡 Concept

a friendly cashier scans items while standing behind a large electronic machine with a digital display and money drawer. The cashier presses buttons on the machine as numbers appear on the screen showing the total cost. After the customer hands over money, the machine's drawer springs open with a loud ding sound. The cashier takes out change from organized compartments filled with bills and coins. Other customers wait in line with shopping carts while watching the smooth transaction process. an electronic machine used in shops to calculate the amount of money received for goods and store this information while holding the money

The minister blesses by the cash register!
🎵 Rhyme

The minister blesses by the cash register!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kæʃ ˈredʒɪstər/
🇬🇧 UK/kæʃ ˈredʒɪstə/

🌳Etymology

Rootcash

🎵Rhyme

registerminister
register
minister

🔗Collocations

ring up the cash register
electronic cash register
cash register receipt
vintage cash register
cash register drawer

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The antique cash register made a satisfying 'cha-ching' sound every time a sale was made.

😄 Fun example

She accidentally pressed the wrong button on the cash register and charged the customer $999 for a candy bar.

The modern cash register can scan barcodes and process credit card payments.

During the power outage, the electronic cash register was useless, so they had to calculate everything by hand.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tillpoint of sale systemPOS terminalcheckout machine

Antonyms

manual calculationabacus

Related

cashierreceipttransactionpaymentcheckoutbarcode scanner

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