perception
noun
per·cep·tion
pər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: a result of perceiving : observation
b
: a mental image : concept
2
obsolete
: consciousness
3
a
: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation
color perception
b
: physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience
4
a
: quick, acute, and intuitive cognition : appreciation
b
: a capacity for comprehension
Synonyms
Examples of perception in a Sentence
It is ironic that the impact of smoking on nonsmokers, rather than on smokers themselves, is what finally transformed the regulation and cultural perception of the cigarette.
—
Allan M. Brandt, The Cigarette Century, 2007
Some drugs cause blurred vision and changes in color perception, or increased tears.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's, June 2007
The urge of these acolytes is not dramatic but mercantile—to traduce all personal history, to subvert all perception or insight, into gain, or the hope of gain.
—David Mamet, Jafsie and John Henry Essays, 1999
Everything is research for the sake of erudition. No one is taught to value himself for nice perception and cultivated taste.
—Robert Frost, letter, 2 Jan. 1915
a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
Allan M. Brandt, The Cigarette Century, 2007
Some drugs cause blurred vision and changes in color perception, or increased tears.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's, June 2007
The urge of these acolytes is not dramatic but mercantile—to traduce all personal history, to subvert all perception or insight, into gain, or the hope of gain.
—David Mamet, Jafsie and John Henry Essays, 1999
Everything is research for the sake of erudition. No one is taught to value himself for nice perception and cultivated taste.
—Robert Frost, letter, 2 Jan. 1915
a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
Recent Examples on the Web
Its largest account is 7-Eleven, which has worked to shift its public perception through its new street lifestyle-type messaging on its social media pages.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Created by companies looking to promote specific products or services, they’re ultimately defined—for better or worse—by consumer perceptions.
—Time Staff, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Trump's numbers also benefited from positive public perception of his Cabinet nominations.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
This doesn’t always account for how these films are ultimately sold, but having champions like Platt, who truly value the form and understand the importance of multiple components coming together simultaneously, would be a helpful start in changing industry dynamics and perceptions around musicals.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Created by companies looking to promote specific products or services, they’re ultimately defined—for better or worse—by consumer perceptions.
—Time Staff, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Trump's numbers also benefited from positive public perception of his Cabinet nominations.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
This doesn’t always account for how these films are ultimately sold, but having champions like Platt, who truly value the form and understand the importance of multiple components coming together simultaneously, would be a helpful start in changing industry dynamics and perceptions around musicals.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perception. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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perception
noun
per·cep·tion
pər-ˈsep-shən
1
: a result of perceiving : observation
2
: awareness of surrounding objects, conditions, or forces through sensation
color perception
3
: capacity for understanding
Medical Definition
perception
noun
per·cep·tion
pər-ˈsep-shən
: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation
color perception
some sensation of perception of the extremity after amputation is felt by 98% of patients—Orthopedics & Traumatic Surgery
compare sensation sense 1a
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