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   reception

   /rɪˈsɛpʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted: "sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli" Similar receiptreceivinggettingacceptancerare:recipience
   • ▪ the way in which a person or group of people reacts to someone or something: "the election budget got a stony reception in the City" Similar responsereactiontreatmentacknowledgementrecognition
   • 2. a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate an event: "a wedding reception" Similar (formal) partyfunctionsocial occasionsocial evententertainmentsoiréegatheringget-togethercelebrationleveeinformal:dobashrave-upthrashknees-upjollybeanfeastbunfightbeano
   • ▪ the formal or ceremonious welcoming of a guest: "his reception by the Prime Minister" Similar greetingwelcomewelcomingentertaining
   • ▪ the action of admitting someone to a place, group, or institution or the process of being admitted: "their reception into the Church"
   • 3. the process of receiving broadcast signals: "a microchip that will allow parents to block reception of violent programmes"
   • ▪ the quality of broadcast signals received: "I had to put up with poor radio reception"
   • 4. the area in a hotel or organization where guests and visitors are greeted and dealt with: British "wait for me downstairs in reception"
   • 5. the first class in an infant or primary school: British "my son is in reception"
   • 6. an act of catching a pass: "his 49 receptions included six touchdowns"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin receptio(n-), from the verb recipere (see receive).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECEPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECEPTION definition: 1. a formal party at which important people are welcomed: 2. the way in which people react to…. Learn more.

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   reception: [noun] the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as. receipt. admission. response, reaction. the receiving of a radio or television broadcast. the catching of a forward pass by a receiver.

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   Reception definition: the act of receiving or the state of being received. . See examples of RECEPTION used in a sentence.

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   Reception is the act of receiving, or getting something, or the way it is received. If your book receives a positive reception, it means people receive it well. In other words, they like it.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECEPTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. the act of receiving or state of being received 2. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea,.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreception noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   reception from somebody The reception from critics and audiences was at best lukewarm; The band got a rapturous reception from the crowd. Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. reception by somebody the book's reception by reviewers; Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › receptionReception - definition of reception by The Free Dictionary

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   reception: See: acceptance , acquisition , adoption , assumption , ceremony , entrance , receipt

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRECEPTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RECEPTION definition: 1. the place in a hotel or office building where people go when they arrive: 2. a formal party…. Learn more.

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    a champagne reception Tickets include a champagne reception and buffet supper. an official reception After an official reception at the Embassy, they visited the White House. a formal reception There will be a formal reception in honour of his life and work. verbs attend a reception We have to attend a reception at the Embassy. have/hold a ...

11. www.yourdictionary.com › receptionReception Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Reception definition: A welcome, greeting, or acceptance. Origin of Reception Middle English recepcion from Old French reception from Latin receptiō receptiōn-from receptus past participle of recipere to receive receive. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Latin receptiō (“the act of receiving; reception" ), from recipiō (“receive" ), from re ...