perception

noun
UK: /pəˈsep.ʃən/
US: /pɚˈsep.ʃən/

  1. The ability to understand or become aware of something through the senses.

    1. His perception of danger saved him from the accident.
    2. Her perception of the nuances in the painting showed artistic insight.

  2. A particular way of understanding or thinking about something; a viewpoint.

    1. My perception is that business is going well this year.
    2. The public's perception of the company was damaged by the scandal.

  3. The act of perceiving something.

    1. Visual perception is complex, involving many brain areas.
    2. His keen perception allowed him to notice small changes in the environment.

Synonyms

understanding awareness viewpoint insight impression sense

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perception" in English means: The ability to understand or become aware of something through the senses., A particular way of understanding or thinking about something; a viewpoint., The act of perceiving something..

The phonetic transcription of "perception" is /pəˈsep.ʃən/ in British English and /pɚˈsep.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perception": understanding, awareness, viewpoint, insight, impression, sense.

Example usage of "perception": "His perception of danger saved him from the accident.". More examples on the page.