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There are 5 meanings of the word
Perception.
How to pronounce perception:
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Perception - as a noun
The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
percept13perceptual experienceHypernyms (Closely Related)
internal representationmental representationrepresentation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A way of conceiving something
Example: "Luther had a new perception of the bible"
The process of perceiving
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
basic cognitive processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
constancy16perceptual constancydetection12sensing8
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beholding16seeing7visual perceptionauditory perceptionsound perceptionaesthesis12esthesis11sensation9sense datumsense experiencesense impressionsomaesthesia17somatesthesiasomatic sensationsomesthesia16feeling11tactile sensationtactual sensationtouch10touch sensation
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Knowledge gained by perceiving
Example: "A man admired for the depth of his perception"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Becoming aware of something via the senses
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensing8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sensory activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His perception of the painting was that it was a masterpiece."
"Her perception of the situation was completely different from mine."
"The company's brand perception is critical to its success."
"The professor's lecture challenged my perception of reality."
"Many people have a distorted perception of beauty due to media influence."
Word Game Points
Is PERCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perception is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERCEPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PERCEPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perception is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERCEPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PERCEPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perception is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERCEPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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