perception
pronunciation
How to pronounce perception in British English:
UK [pəˈsepʃn]
How to pronounce perception in American English:
US [pərˈsepʃn]
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- Noun:
- the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
- a way of conceiving something
- the process of perceiving
- knowledge gained by perceiving
- becoming aware of something via the senses
Word Origin
- perception (n.)
- late 14c., "receiving, collection," from Latin perceptionem (nominative perceptio) "perception, apprehension, a taking," from percipere "perceive" (see perceive). First used in the more literal sense of the Latin word; in secondary sense, "the taking cognizance of," it is recorded in English from 1610s. Meaning "intuitive or direct recognition of some innate quality" is from 1827.
Example
- 1. At least that 's my perception .
- 2. Ballmer says that it took many years to shift public perception of the company . "
- 3. And then , in that terrible moment , the perception was inevitably filtered through a very polarized light .
- 4. The reason you are is because of a biased perception .
- 5. Or more accurately , each gender 's perception of it .