Word
perception
Phoneticsper·cep·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈsɛpʃən/
UK/pəsˈɛpʃən/
Definitions
01an opinion or belief
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the way you think about something or your idea of what it is like.
n. a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem.
日本語:認識※
“Public perception of the company changed after the news report.”
“The marketing campaign was specifically designed to shift the public perception of the brand from an affordable option to a luxury staple.”
Synonyms
02sensory awareness
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Academic · Technical
n. the ability to see, hear, or smell things, and how your brain understands those signals.
n. the neurobiological process of attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information.
日本語:知覚※
“Drugs can sometimes change your perception of time and space.”
“The study explores how visual perception is affected by low-light conditions in elderly subjects compared to younger control groups.”
Synonyms
03insight or acuity
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the ability to notice things that are not obvious to others.
n. the capacity for insight or intuitive understanding; mental acuity.
“She is a woman of great perception who notices every small detail.”
“His keen perception allowed him to identify the subtle tensions within the room long before any overt disagreement occurred.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “perception” in context.
Verb
01. explore perception
“The study aims to explore perception among teenagers regarding social media use.”
verb + noun
02. shape perception
“Media coverage can significantly shape perception of political events.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. negative perception
“The company is working hard to change the negative perception of its brand.”
adj + noun
04. positive perception
“Good customer service helps build a positive perception of the business.”
adj + noun
05. visual perception
“The artist experimented with visual perception by using optical illusions.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. perception reflect
“Public perception reflects the growing concern over economic stability.”
noun + verb
07. perception assess
Real-World Examples
“Positive perceptions of old age therefore do not mean glossing over the realities of aging or ignoring its challenges.” “Because it is based on self-reported data, the findings depend heavily on people's subjective perceptions at the time they were asked.” Etymology
From Middle English percepcioun, from Middle French percepcion, from Latin perceptiō (“a receiving or collecting, perception, comprehension”), from perceptus (“perceived, observed”), perfect passive participle of percipiō (“to perceive, observe”); see perceive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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