rə̇ˈsepshən, rēˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from receptus (past participle of recipere to take back, receive) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at receive
1. : the act or action of receiving in place or position
the native soil … is boxed out for the reception of the pavement — John Kemp
clearing away a space at the top for the reception of a small piece of butter — T.L.Peacock
2. : the act or action of taking possession or getting : receipt
the reception of significant amounts of American capital — A.B.Lans
3.
a. : the act or action of taking in or giving shelter to : harboring
make ready for the reception of ten thousand sheep — Rachel Henning
the reception of outlaws — F.M.Stenton
b. : the state or fact of being admitted or given shelter : admission
my reception into grace — John Milton
his reception into the church
4.
a. : reaction , response
met with an unfriendly reception from the critics
the play received a mixed reception
b. : the act or action of giving assent, approval, or recognition
a world ready for the reception of new ideas
reception of a point of view other than their own — J.D.Adams
5.
a. : the act of greeting or welcoming
gave a cordial reception to her guest
received an enthusiastic reception from the crowds lining the streets
b. : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a ceremonious or formal welcome
an afternoon reception for the new members of the staff
6.
a. : mental apprehension
has very weak powers of reception and is slow to understand anything
b. : the process by which a stimulus affects a sensory end organ by means of real but usually minute and transitory physical or chemical alteration of the end organ
7. : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast
a fringe area where reception is poor