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Definition perception in American English

perception noun

noun
/pərˈsepʃən/
1

a particular way of understanding or thinking about something

Example

There is a perception that management only wants to cut costs.

Example

The public's perception of him is slowly changing.

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2

the ability to notice something by seeing, hearing, smelling, etc.

Example

visual perception

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3

the ability to understand and make good judgments about something

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Definition perception in American English