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receptions

/rɪˈsɛpʃənz/

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noun

The act of receiving.

Examples :

"The warm receptions the new students received made them feel welcome at school. "

communication event entertainment

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noun

The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.

Examples :

"The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal."

technology electronics communication signal sound media frequency

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noun

A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.

Examples :

"After the wedding we proceeded to the reception."

culture entertainment event society tradition group

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A reaction; the treatment received on first talking to a person, arriving at a place, etc.

Examples :

"The new restaurant received mixed receptions; some customers loved the food, while others complained about the slow service. "

communication attitude society event

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noun

The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

Examples :

""The receptions at both the hotel and the clinic had long lines of visitors waiting to check in." "

building business service place architecture job

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The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.

Examples :

"My daughter is excited to start receptions in September, where she'll learn to read and write. "

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The conscious adoption or transplantation of legal phenomena from a different culture.

Examples :

"The receptions of Roman law into medieval European legal systems significantly shaped their property laws and contract principles. "

culture law society history tradition