Main Entry: re·cep·tion

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈsep-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere

Date: 15th century

1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving: as a : receipt <the reception and distribution of funds> b : admission <reception into the church> c : response, reaction <the play met with a mixed reception> d : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast e : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver
2 : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome