■ noun
1》 the action or process of receiving someone or something.
↘the way in which something is received.
↘the quality with which broadcast signals are received.
2》 a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or celebrate an event.
3》 chiefly Brit. the area in a hotel, office, etc. where visitors are greeted.
4》 Brit. the first class in an infant school.
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. receptio(n-) , from recipere (see receive ).