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1. The manner in which something is greeted
   "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
   - response
    
2. A formal party of people; as after a wedding
    
3. Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
    
4. The act of receiving
   - receipt
    
5. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
   "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"
    
6. [Brit] A counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received
   - reception desk

Derived forms: receptions

See also: receive, receptionist

Type of: acquiring, broadcasting, catch, counter, getting, grab, greeting, party, salutation, snap, snatch

Encyclopedia: Reception