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reception

noun

the act of receiving

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Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of receiving

noun

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

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

noun

  1. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

noun

  1. the manner in which something is greeted

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

noun

  1. a formal party of people; as after a wedding

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Example Sentences

the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line
she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors

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