perceived
v. · adj.-
1 to notice or see (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto 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.
ExampleThe cat perceived a tiny movement in the grass and stayed very still.
ExampleThe researchers noted that the subjects perceived the subtle change in frequency long before the visual indicators appeared on the screen.
UsageOften used in formal or scientific contexts to describe sensory input.
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2 to understand or interpret (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto think of someone or something in a particular way.
to interpret or regard someone or something in a specific manner. Often used with 'as'.
ExampleMany people perceived the new law as a way to save money.
ExampleThe public perceived the CEO's silence as an admission of guilt, despite the legal team's insistence that it was a standard procedural delay.
UsageCommonly follows the pattern 'perceive something as [adjective/noun]'.
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3 believed to be true (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academicsomething 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.
ExampleThe perceived risk of the surgery was much higher than the actual danger.
ExampleThe gap between the perceived quality of the product and its actual performance led to a significant decline in customer loyalty.
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies.