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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.

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

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   A reception is a formal party which is given to welcome someone or to celebrate a special event. At the reception they served smoked salmon. ...a glittering wedding reception. If someone or something has a particular kind of reception, that is the way that people react to them. The President was given a tumultuous reception.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › receptionReception - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Definition of reception noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable] (especially British English) the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive. Please report to reception on arrival. You can leave a message with reception.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › receptionReception Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RECEPTION is the act or action or an instance of receiving. How to use reception in a sentence. Did you know?

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

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   1. the act of receiving or the state of being received. 2. a manner of being received: The book met with a favorable reception. 3. a function or occasion when persons are formally received. 4. the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reception – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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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.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › reception_nreception, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun reception mean? There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reception, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun reception? About 10 occurrences per million words in modern written English. How is the noun reception pronounced?

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › receptionReception Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    RECEPTION meaning: 1 : the kind of welcome that someone or something is given usually singular; 2 : a social gathering to celebrate something or to welcome someone The Britannica Dictionary mobile search

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRECEPTION - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    Aug 5, 2018 · A complete guide to the word "RECEPTION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.