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reception 

Pronunciation: ri-'sep-sh&n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere

1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving : as a : RECEIPT <the reception and distribution of funds> b : ADMISSION <reception into the church> c : RESPONSE, REACTION <the play met with a mixed reception> d : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast e : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver

2 : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome
my tv gets a good reception even during the t-storms.
reception by Leif a August 8, 2006
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Reception Wiki 

A wiki, usually on Miraheze, who’s goal is to criticize cetaint media like Games, Movies, Websites, TV shows, etc. Stirs up controversey from other people who cant handle Criticism
Joe: What type of wiki is Crappy Games Wiki?
Aidan: Its A Reception Wiki

Reception wiki 

Series of websites intended to criticize things, there's also positive version of reception wikis. However, they have been criticized by many users with claims of wikis being controversial, having "toxic" community and for being extremely biased.
"There was a fandom and hatedom reception wiki called Toxic Fandoms and Hatedoms Wiki, which was closed for violating Miraheze's Content Policy." - Barf Bag from Battle for Dream Island
Reception wiki by Ryan900USAYT March 8, 2022

Reception exception 

It is customary for a bride and groom to eat first at a wedding reception. However, if the pair have elected not to eat after five minutes, the guest may go ahead and eat.
"The groom and bride are still changing. Thank to the reception exception. We can go ahead and eat.
Reception exception by Wu chew September 16, 2017

Statue of Reception 

when you're sending a text message and you lose the last bar of service and you raise your arm up like the Statue of Liberty in hopes of catching just enough signal to complete the text transaction.
Doug- DUDE! I'm sexting Jessica and I just lost service!
Tom- Put your arm in the air! Hurry!
Fred- Statue of Reception, nice.
Tom- Works every time..

Mr Brown is waiting in reception

"Can you excuse me for five minutes, Mr Brown is waiting in reception".

Immaculate Reception 

The most bizarre play EVER in all sports. Down 7-6, with 22 seconds remaining in the 1972 AFC Wild Card matchup, Terry Bradshaw threw a pass intended for John Fuqua. Oakland Raiders saftey Jack Tatum reach Fuqua when the ball did, and the ball deflected from him. Just as the ball seemed to slip to the ground, Steelers runningback Franco Harris scooped up the ball when it was less than an inch from the ground, and ran it in to the endzone to end the game. Craziest play in NFL history.
And Franco Harris has just won the game with the Immaculate Reception.
Immaculate Reception by Steagles February 15, 2006
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