reception (n.)
late 14c., in astrology, "effect of two planets on each other;" sense of "act of receiving" is recorded from late 15c., from Latin receptionem (nominative receptio) "a receiving," noun of action from past participle stem of recipere (see receive). Sense of "ceremonial gathering" is 1882, from French.
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Definitions of reception from WordNet
reception (n.)
the manner in which something is greeted;
she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
Synonyms: response
reception (n.)
a formal party of people; as after a wedding;
reception (n.)
quality or fidelity of a received broadcast;
reception (n.)
the act of receiving;
Synonyms: receipt
reception (n.)
(American football) the act of catching a pass in football;
the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line
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