Reception

Word RECEPTION
Character 9
Hyphenation re cep tion
Pronunciations /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Reception"

What do we mean by reception?

The act or process of receiving or of being received. noun

The act or an instance of catching a forward pass. noun

A welcome, greeting, or acceptance. noun

A social function, especially one intended to provide a welcome or greeting. noun

Mental approval or acceptance. noun

Conversion of transmitted electromagnetic signals into perceptible forms, such as sound or light, by means of antennas and electronic equipment. noun

The condition or quality of the signals so received. noun

The act of receiving by transfer or delivery; a taking into custody or possession of something tendered or presented; an instance of receipt: as, the reception of an invitation; a taking into place, position, or association; admission to entrance or insertion; a taking or letting in: as, a groove or socket for the reception of a handle; the reception of food in the stomach; reception of a person into society. noun

Admission into the mind; a taking into cognizance or consideration; a granting of credence; acceptance: as, the reception of a doctrine. noun

A receiving into audience, intercourse, or entertainment; treatment of a person on approach or presentation; greeting or welcome, as of a visitor: as, a cordial reception. noun

An occasion of ceremonious or complimentary greeting; an assemblage of persons to be individually received or greeted by an entertainer or by a guest selected for special attention: as, to give weekly receptions. noun

A retaking; recapture; recovery. noun

Power or capacity of receiving; receptivity; susceptivity. noun

In astrology, the interchange of the dignities of two planets, owing to each being in the other's house or exaltation. noun

The act of receiving; receipt; admission noun

The state of being received. noun

The act or manner of receiving, especially of receiving visitors; entertainment; hence, an occasion or ceremony of receiving guests noun

Acceptance, as of an opinion or doctrine. noun

The act of receiving.

The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.

A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.

A reaction; the treatment received on first talking to a person, arriving at a place, etc.

The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.

The conscious adoption or transplantation of legal phenomena from a different culture.

Pronunciation: ri-'sep-sh&n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere 1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving : as a : RECEIPT b : ADMISSION c : RESPONSE, REACTION d : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast e : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver 2 : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome Urban Dictionary

How well you are willing to recieve a person Urban Dictionary

Adj. To receive or accept willingly Urban Dictionary

To understand, you feel me?, to pick up what I'm putting down Urban Dictionary

Someone's quality. Hear the problem and give a answer. Listen carefully. Be receptive. Urban Dictionary

What a receptionist does. Urban Dictionary

When you're sending a text message and you lose the last bar of service and you raise your arm up like the Statue of Liberty in hopes of catching just enough signal to complete the text transaction. Urban Dictionary

The most bizarre play EVER in all sports. Down 7-6, with 22 seconds remaining in the 1972 AFC Wild Card matchup, Terry Bradshaw threw a pass intended for John Fuqua. Oakland Raiders saftey Jack Tatum reach Fuqua when the ball did, and the ball deflected from him. Just as the ball seemed to slip to the ground, Steelers runningback Franco Harris scooped up the ball when it was less than an inch from the ground, and ran it in to the endzone to end the game. Craziest play in NFL history. Urban Dictionary

When a female gives consent for sex. Urban Dictionary

A wiki, usually on Miraheze, who’s goal is to criticize cetaint media like Games, Movies, Websites, TV shows, etc. Stirs up controversey from other people who cant handle Criticism Urban Dictionary

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The word "reception" in example sentences

We're not exactly doing a "hunting" theme, BUT we're going elk hunting a few weeks before the wedding, the reception is at the local Elks Lodge, we'll have an elk on the invites, and the best part? ❋ Unknown (2008)

The place for the reception is a rather nice restaurant overlooking the Domain (big grasslands) and opposite the Art Gallery (1870s columned overblown creation). ❋ Reynardo (2002)

This is how you do justice to the word reception, which means the act of receiving. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

No one gives "dinner-parties" in the old sense any more; the very word "reception" is dying out. ❋ Unknown (1916)

In general, if the reception is before 5 p.m., attire will be informal (business suits, cocktail attire). ❋ Lisa Mirza Grotts (2010)

Those on Blackberries (is that the proper pluralization?) have informed me that reception is sub-par. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There are updated signs in reception with the latest name, (who even remembers the Department for Children, Schools and Families), and the pink chairs are now a memory, replaced by sober black. ❋ Hugh Muir (2010)

Copies of Loughton Life are fanned out in reception, which smells of perfume ( "Doesn't usually," says the girl behind the desk). ❋ Sabine Durrant (2010)

His reception is so cool that he has to wait another day before disembarking. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Somewhat surprisingly, Diamond's gloomy perspective got a warm reception from the well-heeled Blackberry-infused audience. ❋ Mindy S. Lubber (2010)

Internet reception is one of the biggest factors that limit uptake. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf Thursday at the Masters after a five-month hiatus, and both his game and the reception from the crowd made it seem like old times. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I have heard reports from other areas that when it's cloudy, the reception is iffy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your visits and comments are always welcome, Sean, and the satisfaction of their reception is independent of their frequency. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sample cost: five nights at the Annabelle Inn with breakfast and après-ski wine reception is $523.60 per room, with tax. ❋ Unknown (2010)

my [tv] [gets] a [good] reception even during the t-storms. ❋ Leif A (2006)

You have not [shown] your receptability so i [shall] [turn] you away ❋ Mr Butler (2007)

A. You are [receptible] to me B. The [hydrogen] [molecule] was receptible to oxygen ❋ DragonflyHieghts (2018)

[Are you] recepting me? ❋ Snuggs0117 (2016)

She was receptive, she helped me [a lot]. ❋ Dan6500 (2008)

I'm receptioning [today] [at work]. ❋ The Master Of You (2014)

Doug- DUDE! I'm [sexting] Jessica and [I just lost] service! Tom- Put your arm in the air! [Hurry]! Fred- Statue of Reception, nice. Tom- Works every time.. ❋ Meetgeorgejetson (2009)

And [Franco] [Harris] has just [won the game] with the Immaculate Reception. ❋ Steagles (2006)

[Scott] was [hoping] [Katie] would be horizontally receptive after their date. ❋ Clint G (2006)

Joe: What type of [wiki] is Crappy Games [Wiki]? [Aidan]: Its A Reception Wiki ❋ ReceptionWikiEditor (2019)

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