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re·cep·tion (ri sep′s̸hən)
noun
- a receiving or being received
- the manner of this a friendly reception
- a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
- response or reaction, as to something presented
- 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
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