In plain English
This refers to the person who actually took delivery of the goods. It points to that person's name or other identity, as recorded when the delivery was accepted.
In context
Here, it labels the recorded name or identity of the person who accepted delivery of the goods.
- Situation
- Tracking parcels through acceptance, transit, sorting, delivery, and proof of receipt
- What it communicates
- labels the recorded recipient identifier on the delivery record
Meaning limits
The term only identifies who accepted the goods, not when the delivery was accepted or any other delivery details.
Examples
“The boxes were received by Anita Rao, while the arrival time was logged separately.”
“On the consignment note, the clerk entered Maria Lopes under Received by.”