(grammar) A pronoun referring to an antecedent in the plural, and expressing a mutual relation.

The place in public and company buildings where a receptionist presides, typically located in the front entrance of a building just inside the door. At a reception desk you may ask how to gain access to different parts of the building.

(linguistics) The ability to comprehend information and understand spoken language (or sign language). It may include understanding of the vocabulary and concepts presented, short-term memory and sequencing information.

(neurology) Any of several receptors, found in the central nervous system and elsewhere, that bind to cannabinoids

The characteristic of being recent.

Of or relating to a recession.

The state of being recalcitrant.

(law) The office and duties of a receiver. / (law) The state of being under the control of a receiver.

(uncountable) The state of being receptive. / (countable) The extent to which something is receptive.

(biology) The phenomenon of two organisms acting in ways that mutually benefit one another.