Reception
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of receiving
(2) (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
"The tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"
(3) Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
(4) The manner in which something is greeted
"She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
(5) A formal party of people; as after a wedding
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The act of receiving.
- The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
- We have poor TV reception in the valley.
- The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal.
- A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
- After the wedding we proceeded to the reception.
- A reaction.
- The ambassador's jokes met a cold reception.
- The front desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.