reception meaning and definition

RECEPTION noun

Definition of reception (noun)

1. the manner in which something is greeted
   • "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
   • synonyms: response
2. a formal party of people; as after a wedding
3. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
4. the act of receiving
   • synonyms: receipt
5. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
   • "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"