Perception Meaning
/pəˈsɛpʃn̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
nounConscious understanding of something.
Sentence Examples
I'm afraid my depth perception is very poor.
The simple perception of natural forms is a delight.
A campaign to change public perception of the police
CEFR Practice Quiz
The baseball player's ____ of the ball's velocity helped him time his swing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ of the situation was distorted by stress and lack of sleep over several weeks.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English percepcioun, from Middle French percepcion, from Latin perceptiō (“a receiving or collecting, perception, comprehension”), from perceptus (“perceived, observed”), perfect passive participle of percipiō (“to perceive, observe”); see perceive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The baseball player's ____ of the ball's velocity helped him time his swing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ of the situation was distorted by stress and lack of sleep over several weeks.