perception
word
/pɝˈsɛpʃən/
pur-SEP-shuhn
/pəsˈɛpʃən/
puh-SEP-shuhn
Definition
Perception is the way you notice, understand, or interpret something, especially through your senses or personal viewpoint.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both everyday and academic contexts. Common phrases: 'public perception', 'perception of risk', 'visual perception'. Distinct from 'perspective' (which is more about opinion or viewpoint). Refers to both sensory awareness and mental interpretation.
Spanish: percepciónPortuguese (BR): percepçãoPortuguese (PT): perceçãoChinese (Simplified): 感知 - 认知Chinese (Traditional): 感知 - 認知Hindi: धारणा - बोधArabic: إدراكBengali: ধারণা - উপলব্ধি - অনুধাবনRussian: восприятиеJapanese: 知覚 - 認識Vietnamese: nhận thức - cảm nhậnKorean: 인식 - 지각Turkish: algıUrdu: ادراک - فہمIndonesian: persepsi - pemahaman
Example Sentences
Good lighting can improve your perception of colors.
basic
His perception of danger is much higher since the accident.
natural
Sometimes our perception doesn’t match reality.
natural
My perception of the movie was very different from yours.
basic
Children’s perception of time can be surprising.
basic
Public perception plays a big role in politics.
natural