reception
US /rɪˈsep.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈsep.ʃən/
1.
the action or process of receiving or being received
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The reception of the new policy was mixed.
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We had a warm reception from the local community.
2.
a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate an event
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The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
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There will be a small reception after the ceremony.
3.
the area in a hotel, office, or other establishment where guests and visitors are greeted and dealt with
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Please check in at the reception desk.
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The hotel reception is open 24 hours.
4.
the quality of the sound or picture reproduced in a radio or television
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The radio reception is poor in this area.
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We're getting good TV reception now.