Noun

The act of receiving.

(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.

A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.

After the wedding we proceeded to the reception .

A reaction.

The ambassador's jokes met a cold reception .

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The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

(UK, education) The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.

Noun

(es)

A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

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(cricket) A break in play between the first]] and [[second session, second sessions.

(Minnesota, US) Any small meal, especially one eaten at a social gathering.