Reception - Definition and Overview

Reception is a noun form of receiving, or to receive something, such as information, art, experience, or people. It is often used in the following contexts:

in telecommunications, the action of a receiver, such as for radio or remote control (a good signal allows for clear reception)
a party, such as a wedding reception, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the newlyweds
a professional title or occupation: a receptionist, with the duty of receiving (greeting) visitors in an office
if an idea or person is well-received, such as with applause or praise, it would be said to have had a good reception
in American football, a reception is a type of play where the ball is received (caught) by a player on the team
in England and Wales, the first year of grade school, equivalent to kindergarten in Canada and the U.S.