Definition: An operation in which data is received.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! You’ve got a great question there, it’s really quite keen, About the word “receives,” let’s see what we can glean. The dictionary tells you, "An operation in which data is received," That's a good start, indeed, cleverly achieved! Let’s break it down with a little rhyme, you see, “Receives” means taking something – happily! Think of a radio, tuned to a song, It receives the signal, where it truly belongs. Or maybe a letter, arriving in your mail, You receive it gladly, without fail! Data, too, is like a message sent with glee, A computer receives that data, for you and for me! So “receives” means to accept, to take in, don’t you know? It's the act of getting something – watch it grow! Do you have any questions about this little rhyme?