Reception (Noun)
Meaning 1
A formal party of people; as after a wedding.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
The manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors".
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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.
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Meaning 3
The act of receiving.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
(American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.