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   perception

   /pəˈsɛpʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses: "the normal limits to human perception"
   • ▪ awareness of something through the senses: "the perception of pain" Similar discernmentappreciationrecognitionrealizationcognizanceawarenessconsciousnessknowledgeacknowledgementgraspunderstandingcomprehensioninterpretationapprehensionimpressionsensesensationfeelingobservationpicturenotionthoughtbeliefconceptionideajudgementestimation
   • ▪ the neurophysiological processes, including memory, by which an organism becomes aware of and interprets external stimuli.
   • 2. the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted: "Hollywood's perception of the tastes of the American public"
   • ▪ intuitive understanding and insight: "‘He wouldn't have accepted,’ said my mother with unusual perception" Similar insightperceptivenesspercipienceperspicacityperspicuityunderstandingkeennesssharpnesssharp-wittednessquick-wittednessintelligenceintuitionclevernessincisivenesstrenchancywitastutenessshrewdnessacutenessacuitysubtletyclaritydiscriminationdiscernmentsensitivitypenetrationthoughtfulnessprofundity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin perceptio(n-), from the verb percipere ‘seize, understand’ (see perceive).

   Derivatives

   • 1. perceptional adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERCEPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Perception is a noun that means a belief or opinion based on how things seem, or the quality of being aware of things through the senses. Learn more about the different meanings, collocations, and translations of perception with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on...

   • Traditional

     PERCEPTION translate: 看法, 見解，觀念，看法, 視覺, 感覺，知覺;感知,...

   • Simplified

     PERCEPTION translate: 看法, 认识，观念，看法, 视觉, 感觉，知觉;感知,...

   • Znaczenie Perception, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PERCEPTION definicja: 1. a belief or opinion, often held by...

   • Perception: Norwegian Translation

     perception - translate into Norwegian with the...

   • Translate English to Indonesian

     perception translate: perseptif. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Perception in French

     PERCEPTION translate: idée [feminine], image [feminine],...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     PERCEPTION translate: sự nhận thức. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › perceptionPerception Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of perception as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Perception is a result of perceiving, a mental image, or a capacity for understanding.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › perceptionPERCEPTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding. Synonyms: awareness, recognition, sense. immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation, as of moral, psychological, or aesthetic qualities; insight; intuition; discernment: an artist of rare perception.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › perceptionPerception | Definition, Process, Examples, Differences, & Facts

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   May 15, 2024 · Perception is the process of translating sensory stimulation into organized experience. Learn about the philosophical and psychological aspects of perception, the types and examples of perceptual phenomena, and the methods and theories of studying perception.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPERCEPTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of perception as a noun in English, with different senses related to belief, awareness, and sensation. See how to use perception in sentences and collocations, and compare it with related words.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PerceptionPerception - Wikipedia

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   A perceptual set (also called perceptual expectancy or simply set) is a predisposition to perceive things in a certain way. It is an example of how perception can be shaped by "top-down" processes such as drives and expectations. Perceptual sets occur in all the different senses.

9. www.verywellmind.com › perception-and-the-perceptual-processPerception: The Sensory Experience of the World - Verywell Mind

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   Feb 1, 2023 · Perception is the process of using our senses to become aware of and respond to environmental stimuli. Learn about the types, process, influences, and tips of perception in psychology and cognitive science.