Perception

/pəsˈɛpʃən/

/pɝˈsɛpʃən/

[noun]

Perception

[NOUN]

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

synonyms : percept

perceptual experience

the ability to become conscious of something through the five senses

a way of conceiving something

knowledge gained by perceiving

the state or process of becoming aware of something via the five senses

synonyms : sensing

Examples

1. He had the wrong perception of the situation and misunderstood the intentions.

2. The politician's controversial statements are making him appear as a loose cannon, causing his party to worry about public perception.

3. While all forms of speech are valuable and deserve respect, some varieties are associated with more power and prestige - a language is a dialect with an army and navy, so be aware of the political factors that influence our perceptions of language.

4. Change perception.