Reception

Pronunciation

Origin

From Latin receptiō ("the act of receiving; reception"), from recipiō ("receive"), from re- ("back") + capiō ("I hold").

Full definition of reception

Noun

1. The act of receiving.
2. (uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.We have poor TV reception in the valley.The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal.
3. A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.After the wedding we proceeded to the reception.
4. A reaction.The ambassador's jokes met a cold reception.
• 2011, September 29, Jon Smith, Tottenham 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers, Former Tottenham star Rohan Ricketts came off the Rovers bench with 19 minutes to go to a warm reception from the home fans, six years after leaving the Lane.
5. The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
6. (UK, education) The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.

Synonyms

• (desk where guests are received) front desk

Derived terms

• receptionist
• reception desk
• reception room

Related terms

• receptacle
• receptive
• receptible
• receptor
• receive

Anagrams

• creep into