reception
/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: receptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of receiving.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
Noun
Examples
We have poor TV reception in the valley.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reception” mean?
The act of receiving.
Is “reception” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.