perception
Pronunciation: [pərˈsɛpʃən]
Context: "awareness"
(noun) perception is how we understand and think about things around us. It's like when you see something and decide what it is or how it makes you feel.
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Her perception of the beautiful sunset made her feel happy and peaceful.
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His perception of the movie was that it was boring and uninteresting.
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What is your perception of the new teacher in school?
Context: "sensing"
(noun) perception also refers to the way our senses, like sight and hearing, help us notice things. It’s how we gather information from the world around us.
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The child's perception of sounds changed after she learned to play the piano.
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His perception did not notice the car coming because he was listening to music.
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How does your perception help you understand what you see in art?
Context: "social understanding"
(noun) perception can mean how people think about or judge others. It's like when someone meets a new person and thinks about who they are based on first impressions.
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Her perception of her classmates improved after she got to know them better.
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His perception of the new neighbor was not good because he believed false stories.
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Why do you think people's perception of certain professions can be different?