perception
Meaning
Perception refers to the way in which something is understood or interpreted by an individual or group, often influenced by personal experiences and beliefs.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "perception" with "reception," which refers to the act of receiving something rather than understanding it.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Laura
went
to
a
small
art
exhibition
in
the
town
library
and
stood
in
front
of
a
bright
painting
.
At
first
she
liked
the
colours
but
she
did
not
understand
the
meaning
behind
the
shapes
.
When
an
older
visitor
explained
the
artist's
story
,
her
perception
of
the
painting
changed
and
she
noticed
details
she
had
missed
.
She
felt
that
the
short
conversation
made
the
artwork
more
interesting
,
so
she
stayed
longer
and
asked
for
a
brochure
.
Later
she
told
her
friend
about
the
experience
and
said
she
would
visit
the
gallery
again
next
week
.
Common Phrases
visual perception
public perception
cultural perception
Related Words
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