booking

noun book·ing \ˈbu̇-kiŋ\

: an arrangement for a person or group (such as a singer or band) to perform at a particular place

: an arrangement to have something (such as a room) held for your use at a later time

soccer : the act of officially recording the name of a player who has broken the rules in a game

Full Definition of BOOKING

: the act of one that books

: an engagement or scheduled performance

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