reception

noun

1. 1

   the act of receiving

2. 2

   (American football) the act of catching a pass in football

   the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line

3. 3

   quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

4. 4

   the manner in which something is greeted

   she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors

5. 5

   a formal party of people; as after a wedding