• noun:   the act of receiving
• noun:   (American football) the act of catching a pass in football

  Example: "The tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"

• noun:   quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
• noun:   the manner in which something is greeted

  Example: "She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

• noun:   a formal party of people; as after a wedding

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