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reception Saltos de línea: re¦cep|tion
Pronunciación: /rɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

Definición de reception en inglés:


1 [mass noun] The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted: sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli
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receipt, receiving, getting, acceptance
rare recipience
1.1 [count noun] The way in which a person or group of people reacts to someone or something: the election budget got a stony reception in the City
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  • But his comments were given a lukewarm reception by his fellow priests.
response, reaction, treatment;
acknowledgement, recognition
1.2The process of receiving broadcast signals: a microchip that will allow parents to block reception of violent programmes
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  • Several digital receivers capable of HD Radio reception are available to consumers.
1.3The quality of broadcast signals received: I had to put up with poor radio reception
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  • Digital radio broadcasting offers the potential for vast improvements in signal quality and reception.
1.4 American Football An act of catching a pass: his 49 receptions included six touchdowns
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2 [mass noun] The action of admitting someone to a place, group, or institution or the process of being admitted: their reception into the Church
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  • The priest shall be known as a Postulant until his reception into the Fraternity.
2.1The formal or ceremonious welcoming of a guest: his reception by the Prime Minister
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  • A more formal arrival reception took place Friday morning at Rodney Bay Marina.
2.2 [count noun] A formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate an event: a wedding reception
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  • It is available for hire for wedding receptions and other events.
  • They also make for an attractive setting for special events such as wedding receptions.
(formal) party, function, social occasion, social event, entertainment, soirée, gathering, get-together, celebration;
North American levee
informal do, bash
3chiefly British The area in a hotel or organization where guests and visitors are greeted and dealt with: wait for me downstairs in reception [as modifier]: the reception desk
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4 [usually as modifier] British The first class in an infant school: the reception class
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