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reception

re·cep·tion

UK/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ US/riˈsɛpʃʌn/ common uk

noun

1.

the manner in which something is greeted

  • “she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors”
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3.
4.

the act of receiving

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5.

(American football) the act of catching a pass in football

  • “the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line”

Origin

From Middle English recepcion, reception, from Middle French reception, from Latin receptiōn- (“the act of receiving; reception”), from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”). Equivalent to receive + -tion.

Phrases

  • critical reception
  • reception center
  • reception centre
  • reception chair
  • reception desk
  • reception room
  • reception shed
  • reception wiki

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