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Perception meaning

What does “perception” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“perception” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept.

perception

noun

  1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

    Synonymsperceptperceptual experience

  2. a way of conceiving something

    “Luther had a new perception of the Bible”

  3. the process of perceiving

  4. knowledge gained by perceiving

    “a man admired for the depth of his perception”

  5. becoming aware of something via the senses

    Synonymssensing

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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