noun (n)

• the manner in which something is greeted(noun.communication)

  Example:
  She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors.
  

  Synonym:
  response
  

  source: wordnet30
• a formal party of people; as after a wedding(noun.group)

  source: wordnet30
• quality or fidelity of a received broadcast(noun.communication)

  source: wordnet30
• the act of receiving(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  receipt
  

  source: wordnet30
• (American football) the act of catching a pass in football(noun.act)

  Example:
  The tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of receiving; receipt; admission; as, the reception of food into the stomach; the reception of a letter; the reception of sensation or ideas; reception of evidence.(noun)

  source: webster1913