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Perception

Verb / pɜ:ˈsepʃʌn / Another word for perception — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perception is the way that you interpret and understand sensory information.

Synonyms & similar words

percept sensing perceptualexperience understanding comprehension interpretation viewpoint perspective observation insight awareness recognition discernment cognition appreciation sensation impression judgment concept notion idea belief conception

Synonyms by register

Formal

cognition apprehension comprehension awareness

Informal

take view idea sense

Literary

ken insight discernment

Antonyms

ignorance oblivion unawareness insensibility indifference

Common collocations

  • perception of reality
  • depth perception
  • visual perception
  • social perception
  • change perception
  • manage perception
  • positive perception
  • negative perception

Word family

noun perception
verb perceive
adjective perceptive
adverb perceptively

Usage note

Perception refers to the way something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. It can also refer to the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Example sentences

  1. My perception of the movie was that it was scary.
  2. Her perception of the situation was different from mine.
  3. The artist's perception of the world influenced their paintings.
  4. His perception of the music was that it was too loud.
  5. The teacher's perception of the student's abilities was accurate.

Quotes

  • Perception is reality.
  • All perception of truth is the detection of an analogy.
  • Perception is everything.

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