Associations to the word «Reception»

Wiktionary

RECEPTION, noun. The act of receiving.
RECEPTION, noun. (uncountable) (electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
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. (UK) (education) The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.
RECEPTION CENTER, noun. Place or institution for temporary accommodation of vagrants, refugees, disaster victims and others.
RECEPTION DESK, noun. The place in public and company buildings where a receptionist presides, typically located in the front entrance of a building just inside the door. At a reception desk you may ask how to gain access to different parts of the building.
RECEPTION DESKS, noun. Plural of reception desk
RECEPTION ROOM, noun. A room for receiving and entertaining guests.
RECEPTION ROOMS, noun. Plural of reception room

Dictionary definition

RECEPTION, noun. The manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors".
RECEPTION, noun. A formal party of people; as after a wedding.
RECEPTION, noun. Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast.
RECEPTION, noun. The act of receiving.
RECEPTION, noun. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line".

Wise words

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