noun (formal)
1 [U] (formal or technical) the way you notice things, especially with the senses:
our perception of reality * colour / visual perception
seealsoEXTRASENSORYPERCEPTION
2 [U] (formal) the ability to understand the true nature of sth
SYNINSIGHT:
She showed great perception in her assessment of the family situation.
3 [C] ~ (that...) (formal) an idea, a belief or an image you have as a result of how you see or understand sth:
a campaign to change public perception of the police * There is a general public perception that standards in schools are falling.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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