reception in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of receiving
   reception  receipt 
   
2. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
   "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"
   reception 
   
3. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
   reception 
   
4. the manner in which something is greeted
   "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
   reception  response 
   
5. a formal party of people; as after a wedding
   reception