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/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ · re·cep·tion
noun
- The act of receiving something. The reception of the award was delayed because of a technical glitch.
- The ability of a device to receive radio, television, or other signals, often expressed as signal strength. We moved to a higher floor to improve the television reception.
- A formal social gathering held to welcome guests, especially after a ceremony such as a wedding. The couple danced late into the night at their wedding reception.
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Did you know? The word 'reception' entered the world of radio in the early 20th century, where engineers used it to describe the clarity of transmitted signals, a usage that persists in modern wireless terminology.