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re·cep·tion (ri sep′s̸hən)

noun

    1. a receiving or being received
    2. the manner of this a friendly reception
  2. a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
  3. response or reaction, as to something presented
  4. Radio, TV the manner of receiving, with reference to the relative quality of reproduction good or poor reception

Etymology: ME recepcion < OFr reception < L receptio < pp. of recipere: see receive

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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