Reception meaning

What does “reception” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reception” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the manner in which something is greeted.

reception

noun

  1. the manner in which something is greeted

    “she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors”

    Synonymsresponse
  2. a formal party of people; as after a wedding

  3. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

  4. the act of receiving

    Synonymsreceipt
  5. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University