perception (/pəˈsɛp.ʃən/)
noun · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /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