perception — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

perception (/pəˈsɛp.ʃən/)

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🔊 /pəˈsɛp.ʃən/

Meaning

Meaning: the way we see things

Perception is the way something is understood or interpreted through the senses and mind. Speakers show how perception shapes our reality.

Examples

🗣 A small change in lighting altered their perception of the room.

Etymology

From Latin ‘perceptio’, meaning a gathering or grasping.

How & Where It’s Used

A theme in talks on psychology, bias, and design.

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Tags: psychology, thinking

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