definition of
reception

[1] #1 reception n. [response] the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors". wn

[2] #2 reception n. a formal party of people; as after a wedding. wn

[3] #3 reception n. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast. wn

[4] #4 reception n. [receipt] the act of receiving. wn

[5] #5 reception n. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line". wn