reception
Americannoun
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the act of receiving or the state of being received. received.
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a manner of being received: received.
The book met with a favorable reception.
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a function or occasion when persons are formally received: received.
a wedding reception.
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the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.
noun
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the act of receiving or state of being received
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the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received
a cold reception
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a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding
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an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with
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short for reception room
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the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcast
the reception was poor
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the first class in an infant school
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a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor
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( as modifier )
a reception teacher
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Other Word Forms
- nonreception noun
Etymology
Origin of reception
1350–1400; Middle English recepcion < Latin receptiōn- (stem of receptiō ), equivalent to recept ( us ) (past participle of recipere to receive ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"And even thinking about how he was treated in reception just makes me angry. It was pretty horrific."
From BBC
Boy A's mother then stormed into his school reception and police were called, leading to Joynes' arrest.
From BBC
This game was only huge for one Chargers regular: receiver Keenan Allen, who needed six receptions and nine yards to hit contract bonuses totaling $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times
The deadline to apply for reception class places in September is days away, parents and guardians are being warned.
From BBC
"We got into reception and they told us that if we wanted to register as an NHS patient we would have to pay £70 for a hygienist appointment," she said.
From BBC
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