the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted

sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli

a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate an event

a wedding reception

the process of receiving broadcast signals

a microchip that will allow parents to block reception of violent programmes

the area in a hotel or organization where guests and visitors are greeted and dealt with

wait for me downstairs in reception

the reception desk

the first class in an infant or primary school

my son is in reception

the reception class

an act of catching a pass

his 49 receptions included six touchdowns