Definition of reception Reception

/ɹɪsɛˈpʃʌn/ - [risepshun] - re•cep•tion

We found 23 definitions of reception from 5 different sources.

What does reception mean?

Noun Plural: receptions
reception - a formal party of people; as after a wedding
		party an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"
		at home a reception held in your own home
		levee an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
		tea a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
		wedding reception a reception for wedding guests held after the wedding
reception - the act of receiving
		receipt
		acquiring, getting the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving"
reception - quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
		broadcasting taking part in a radio or tv program
		signal detection, detection the detection that a signal is being received
reception - (American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"
		grab, snatch, catch, snap a mechanical device for gripping an object
reception - the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
		response
		greeting, salutation (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

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reception (Noun)
The act of receiving.
reception (Noun)
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
reception (Noun)
A reaction.
reception (Noun)
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
reception (Noun)
The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.

reception (n.)
The act of receiving; receipt; admission; as, the reception of food into the stomach; the reception of a letter; the reception of sensation or ideas; reception of evidence.
reception (n.)
The state of being received.
reception (n.)
The act or manner of receiving, esp. of receiving visitors; entertainment; hence, an occasion or ceremony of receiving guests; as, a hearty reception; an elaborate reception.
reception (n.)
Acceptance, as of an opinion or doctrine.
reception (n.)
A retaking; a recovery.

reception
A celebration after the wedding ceremony where people congratulate and meet the newlyweds and their families.
reception
A welcome, especially for personalities.
reception
The act of receiving someone or something.
reception
The act of receiving radio or similar signals.
reception
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
reception
The ability to receive radio or similar signals.
reception
The manner in which someone or something, such as a book, an idea, etc., is received.