Reception

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Reception is a noun form of receiving, or to receive something, such as information, art, experience, or people. It is often used in the following contexts:

• in telecommunications, the action of an electronic receiver, such as for radio or remote control (a good signal allows for clear reception)
  • Television reception
• a party, such as a wedding reception, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the newlyweds
• Receptionist, the initial contact in an office
• Reception (American football), a type of play where the ball is received (caught) by a player on the thrower's team
• Reception (school), in England, Wales and South Australia, the first year of primary school, following pre-school or nursery school
• Reception (astrology)
• Doctrine of reception in English law

[edit] See also

• Reception history
• Reception theory
• Mutual reception
• Receivership
• Receipt

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