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perceived

v. · adj.
US //pɝˈsivd// UK //pəsˈiːvd// per·ceived
  1. 1 to notice or see (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to notice or become aware of something using your eyes, ears, or other senses.

    to become aware of something through the senses, particularly sight or hearing. Transitive; requires a direct object.

    Example

    The cat perceived a tiny movement in the grass and stayed very still.

    Example

    The researchers noted that the subjects perceived the subtle change in frequency long before the visual indicators appeared on the screen.

    Usage

    Often used in formal or scientific contexts to describe sensory input.

  2. 2 to understand or interpret (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to think of someone or something in a particular way.

    to interpret or regard someone or something in a specific manner. Often used with 'as'.

    Example

    Many people perceived the new law as a way to save money.

    Example

    The public perceived the CEO's silence as an admission of guilt, despite the legal team's insistence that it was a standard procedural delay.

    Usage

    Commonly follows the pattern 'perceive something as [adjective/noun]'.

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  1. 3 believed to be true (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    something that people believe is true, even if it might not be.

    regarded or understood in a particular way, often in contrast to an objective reality.

    Example

    The perceived risk of the surgery was much higher than the actual danger.

    Example

    The gap between the perceived quality of the product and its actual performance led to a significant decline in customer loyalty.

    Usage

    Usually appears before the noun it modifies.

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