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Reception (Noun)

Meaning 1

A formal party of people; as after a wedding.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Related Words

  • Receive (verb)

Meaning 2

The manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The artist was disappointed with the lukewarm reception his latest sculpture received from the art critics.
  • The tourists received a warm reception from the locals, who were eager to share their culture and traditions.
  • The new policy was met with a mixed reception, with some employees praising its innovation and others criticizing its potential risks.
  • The movie's poor reception at the box office led to its early removal from theaters.
  • The whistleblower received a hostile reception from the company's management, who tried to discredit her claims.

Synonyms

  • Response

Hypernyms

  • Salutation

Related Words

  • Receptionist (noun)

Meaning 3

The act of receiving.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Receipt

Hypernyms

  • Getting

Related Words

  • Receive (verb)
  • Receptionist (noun)

Meaning 4

(American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Snatch
  • Snap
  • Grab

Meaning 5

Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hyponyms

  • Detection
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