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(noun) the act of receiving |
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Synonyms: receipt, receiving |
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Related Words: acquiring, getting |
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(noun) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line" |
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Related Words: catch, grab, snap, snatch |
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(noun) quality or fidelity of a received broadcast |
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Related Words: broadcasting, demodulation, detection, signal detection |
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(noun) the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors" |
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Synonyms: response |
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Related Words: greeting, salutation |
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(noun) a formal party of people; as after a wedding |
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Related Words: at home, party, tea, wedding reception |
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