reception
reception Lexical Profile
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• noun
The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted, or the manner in which a person, idea, or artistic work is greeted or reacted to.
"The author's latest novel met with an enthusiastic reception from literary critics."
A formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event, such as a wedding.
"After the ceremony at the chapel, guests gathered at the hotel for the wedding reception."
The area in a hotel, office, or other establishment where guests and visitors are greeted, registered, and directed upon arrival.
"Please leave your room key at reception when you check out tomorrow morning."
The quality with which radio, television, or mobile telephone signals are received by a device.
"Cell phone reception was very weak in the remote mountain valley."
North American The act of catching a forward pass by an eligible receiver in gridiron football.
"The wide receiver made a diving reception in the end zone to win the game."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English recepcioun, borrowed from Old French reception and Latin receptio ('a receiving'), from recipere ('to take back, receive'), formed from re- ('back') and capere ('to take').