reception >> /rəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
Definition: [noun] The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted.
Example: the reception of impulses from other neurons
Definition: [noun] A formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event.
Example: a wedding reception
Definition: [noun] The area in a hotel, office, or other establishment where guests and visitors are greeted and dealt with.
Example: the reception desk