reception

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re·cep·tion | \ ri-ˈsep-shən

Definition of reception

1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving: such 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

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Examples of reception in a Sentence

The school held a reception for the new students and their families. He decided to run for a seat on the school committee only a year after his reception into the community. Her job is to deal with the reception of donations.

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