Perception (Noun)
Meaning 1
The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The artist's use of vibrant colors altered the viewer's perception of the landscape painting.
- Her perception of the world was shaped by her experiences growing up in a diverse community.
- The psychologist studied the development of perception in infants, focusing on how they distinguish between different sounds.
- The philosopher argued that our perception of reality is filtered through our individual perspectives and biases.
- The new evidence challenged the prevailing perception of the historical event, forcing historians to reevaluate their understanding.
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Meaning 2
Becoming aware of something via the senses.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The process of perceiving.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hyponyms
- Somaesthesia
- Feeling
- Sense Impression
- Tactual Sensation
- Beholding
- Perceptual Constancy
- Tactile Sensation
- Sound Perception
- Esthesis
- Sense Datum
- Somatic Sensation
- Touch Sensation
- Seeing
- Aesthesis
- Somatesthesia
- Sense Experience
- Sensing
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Meaning 4
Knowledge gained by perceiving; "a man admired for the depth of his perception".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
A way of conceiving something; "Luther had a new perception of the Bible".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.