perception
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
UK: /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/
perception
English
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Definition
The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
Etymology
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 (“I perceive, observe”); see perceive.
Example Sentences
- "have perception of time"
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