reception (n.)

  1. the manner in which something is greeted; she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors

    [ Syn: response ]

  2. a formal party of people; as after a wedding

  3. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

  4. the act of receiving

    [ Syn: receipt ]

  5. (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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