perception

noun

per·cep·tion pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce perception (audio)

: a result of perceiving : observation

: a mental image : concept

obsolete : consciousness

: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation

color perception

: physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience

: quick, acute, and intuitive cognition : appreciation

: a capacity for comprehension

perceptional

pər-ˈsep-shnəl How to pronounce perception (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

It is ironic that the impact of smoking on nonsmokers, rather than on smokers themselves, is what finally transformed the regulation and cultural perception of the cigarette.

Allan M. Brandt, The Cigarette Century, 2007 Some drugs cause blurred vision and changes in color perception, or increased tears.

Sallie Tisdale, Harper's, June 2007 The urge of these acolytes is not dramatic but mercantile—to traduce all personal history, to subvert all perception or insight, into gain, or the hope of gain.

David Mamet, Jafsie and John Henry Essays, 1999 Everything is research for the sake of erudition. No one is taught to value himself for nice perception and cultivated taste.

Robert Frost, letter, 2 Jan. 1915 a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure a growing perception of the enormity of the problem See More

Recent Examples on the Web And this week, in the run-up to releasing a paperback edition of her book, My Body, Ratajkowski has been peppering in a flurry of observations about gender and sexuality, pleasure and power, attention and perception.

Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 So this perception of all millennials being superficial, lazy doesn't necessarily hold true.

CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 No matter how many evangelical preachers are caught in love nests, no matter how much un-Jesus-like hatred some of them spew from their pulpits—this perception will never be dislodged.

Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 Failure to meet those expectations could turn the perception around him quickly.

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Getting run out of the building by Georgia is going to leave a mark, though, and could color a season-long national perception of Oregon and, to a lesser extent, the Pac-12 at large.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Yet, a major barrier to intervention is the perception adults hold about Black girls.

Andrea Joseph-mccatty, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Quarterback John Colvin might be changing that perception.

Anton Williams, al, 1 Sep. 2022 That perception doesn’t change a lot with this valiant Netflix adaptation.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

perception

noun

as in insight

the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure

Synonyms & Similar Words

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sensitivity
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brain(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

density
dullness
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irrationality
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mindlessness
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unsoundness
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imbecility
madness
insanity
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zaniness

as in understanding

the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something a growing perception of the enormity of the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

understanding
appreciation
comprehension
grasp
awareness
grip
apprehension
percipience
consciousness
absorption
conception
uptake
realization
digestion
assimilation
hold
visualization
enlightenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misperception
incomprehension
misinterpretation
misunderstanding
noncomprehension
misapprehension
miscomprehension

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of perception are acumen, discernment, discrimination, insight, and penetration. While all these words mean "a power to see what is not evident to the average mind," perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling).

a novelist of keen perception into human motives

The synonyms acumen and perception are sometimes interchangeable, but acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment.

a director of reliable box-office acumen

While the synonyms discernment and perception are close in meaning, discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art).

the discernment to know true friends

Although the words discrimination and perception have much in common, discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent.

the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music

In some situations, the words insight and perception are roughly equivalent. However, insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy.

a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless

The words penetration and perception are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial.

lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles

单词	perception
释义	perception noun per·cep·tion pər-ˈsep-shən 1 a : a result of perceiving : observation b : a mental image : concept 2 obsolete : consciousness 3 a : awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation color perception b : physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience 4 a : quick, acute, and intuitive cognition : appreciation b : a capacity for comprehension perceptional pər-ˈsep-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms discernment insight perceptiveness perceptivity sagaciousness sagacity sageness sapience wisdom See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It is ironic that the impact of smoking on nonsmokers, rather than on smokers themselves, is what finally transformed the regulation and cultural perception of the cigarette. Allan M. Brandt, The Cigarette Century, 2007 Some drugs cause blurred vision and changes in color perception, or increased tears. Sallie Tisdale, Harper's, June 2007 The urge of these acolytes is not dramatic but mercantile—to traduce all personal history, to subvert all perception or insight, into gain, or the hope of gain. David Mamet, Jafsie and John Henry Essays, 1999 Everything is research for the sake of erudition. No one is taught to value himself for nice perception and cultivated taste. Robert Frost, letter, 2 Jan. 1915 a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure a growing perception of the enormity of the problem See More Recent Examples on the Web And this week, in the run-up to releasing a paperback edition of her book, My Body, Ratajkowski has been peppering in a flurry of observations about gender and sexuality, pleasure and power, attention and perception. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 So this perception of all millennials being superficial, lazy doesn't necessarily hold true. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 No matter how many evangelical preachers are caught in love nests, no matter how much un-Jesus-like hatred some of them spew from their pulpits—this perception will never be dislodged. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 Failure to meet those expectations could turn the perception around him quickly. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Getting run out of the building by Georgia is going to leave a mark, though, and could color a season-long national perception of Oregon and, to a lesser extent, the Pac-12 at large. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Yet, a major barrier to intervention is the perception adults hold about Black girls. Andrea Joseph-mccatty, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Quarterback John Colvin might be changing that perception. Anton Williams, al, 1 Sep. 2022 That perception doesn’t change a lot with this valiant Netflix adaptation. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin perception-, perceptio act of perceiving, from percipere — see perceive First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing perception extrasensory perception depth perception self-perception extrasensory perception depth perception self-perception Kids Definition perception noun per·cep·tion pər-ˈsep-shən 1 : a judgment resulting from awareness or understanding Visiting the beautiful park changed her perception of the city. 2 : the ability to understand (as meanings and ideas) He's a child of remarkable perception. 3 : understanding or awareness gained through the use of the senses depth perception Medical Definition perception noun per·cep·tion pər-ˈsep-shən : awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation color perception some sensation of perception of the extremity after amputation is felt by 98% of patients Orthopedics & Traumatic Surgery compare sensation sense 1a perception noun 1 as in insight the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a writer of considerable perception, she remembers how it feels to be confused and insecure Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insight sensitivity perceptivity understanding intellect perceptiveness sense wisdom discernment sagacity intelligence comprehension acuity sagaciousness sapience appreciation penetration brilliance apprehension power mentality brightness judgment acumen sageness discrimination astuteness percipience perspicacity judgement grasp rationality logic keenness reason sanity gray matter wit foresightedness canniness smartness clear-sightedness judiciousness foresight braininess cleverness prudence brain(s) Antonyms & Near Antonyms density dullness dulness obtuseness irrationality stupidity idiocy foolishness mindlessness folly unsoundness silliness unreasonableness imbecility madness insanity illogic craziness brainlessness simplemindedness lunacy simpleness witlessness senselessness preposterousness zaniness See More 2 as in understanding the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something a growing perception of the enormity of the problem Synonyms & Similar Words understanding appreciation comprehension grasp awareness grip apprehension percipience consciousness absorption conception uptake realization digestion assimilation hold visualization enlightenment Antonyms & Near Antonyms misperception incomprehension misinterpretation misunderstanding noncomprehension misapprehension miscomprehension See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of perception are acumen, discernment, discrimination, insight, and penetration. While all these words mean "a power to see what is not evident to the average mind," perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling). a novelist of keen perception into human motives The synonyms acumen and perception are sometimes interchangeable, but acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment. a director of reliable box-office acumen While the synonyms discernment and perception are close in meaning, discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art). the discernment to know true friends Although the words discrimination and perception have much in common, discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent. the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music In some situations, the words insight and perception are roughly equivalent. However, insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy. a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless The words penetration and perception are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial. lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles Phrases Containing perception extrasensory perception extrasensory perception
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perception

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