🧠perception

noun
/pərˈsɛpʃən/

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of understanding
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example Sentences

Public perception of the issue has changed over time.

His perception of the situation was quite different from mine.

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

Example Expressions

change perception

Synonyms

awareness, understanding, recognition, insight, cognition, comprehension
Entry 1
awareness, understanding, recognition, insight, cognition
Entry 2
understanding, awareness, insight, comprehension
Entry 3
awareness, insight

Antonyms

ignorance, misunderstanding, blindness, confusion
Entry 1
ignorance, misunderstanding
Entry 2
ignorance, misunderstanding, blindness, confusion
Entry 3
misunderstanding, confusion

Collocations

public perception, perception of reality, perception gap, visual perception, false perception, change perception
Entry 1
public perception, perception of reality, perception gap
Entry 2
visual perception, false perception, change perception

Related Vocabularies

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a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger or servant of God
an excessive amount of something
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