per·cep·tion

per·cep·tion
/pɚˈsɛpʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 a [count] : the way you think about or understand someone or something
— often + of

People's perceptions of this town have changed radically.

the public/public's perception of nuclear power

see also self-perception
1 b [noncount] somewhat formal : the ability to understand or notice something easily

She shows remarkable perception.

2 [noncount] somewhat formal : the way that you notice or understand something using one of your senses

visual/spatial perception


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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