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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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   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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   1. : the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as. a. : receipt. the reception and distribution of funds. b. : admission. reception into the church. c. : response, reaction. the play met with a mixed reception. d. : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast. e. : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver. 2.

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   noun. the act of receiving or state of being received. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received. a cold reception. a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding. an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with. short for reception room.

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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. A reception can also be a party, such as a wedding reception.

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

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   In a hotel, office, or hospital, the reception is the place where people are received and their reservations, appointments, and inquiries are dealt with. `Here's a message for you,' the woman at reception said.

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   Definition of reception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   n. 1. the act of receiving or state of being received. 2. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received: a cold reception. 3. a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding. 4. an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with.