reception Definition

1. The act of receiving or fact of being received.

Thesaurus: greeting, welcome, salutation, salute, acknowledgment.
2. A response, reaction or welcome; the manner in which a person, information, an idea, etc is received.

Example: a hostile reception
Thesaurus: reaction, response, treatment, welcome, acceptance.
3. A formal party or social function to welcome guests, especially after a wedding.
4. The quality of radio or television signals received.

Example: poor reception because of the weather
5. An area, office or desk where visitors or clients are welcomed on arrival, eg in a hotel or factory.

Example: ask at reception
6. Short form of reception room.