- 1[uncountable] (formal or technology) the way you notice things, especially with the senses our perception of reality visual perception see extrasensory perception
- 2[uncountable] (formal) the ability to understand the true nature of something synonym insight She showed great perception in her assessment of the family situation.
- 3[uncountable, countable] (formal) an idea, a belief, or an image you have as a result of how you see or understand something a campaign to change public perception of the police perception that… There is a general perception that standards in schools are falling. perceive verbperception nounperceptive adjectiveperceptible adjective (≠imperceptible)
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