It doesn't so much mean receipt as "invoice" (e.g. for taxes or utilities) or "check" (e.g. in a restaurant) In most restaurants you would ask for the bill, th

It doesn't so much mean receipt as "invoice" (e.g. for taxes or utilities) or "check" (e.g. in a restaurant) In most restaurants you would ask for the bill, then when you pay, you will receive a separate receipt. The receipt is proof of payment.