Psychology
perception
noun
Definition
The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted by the mind or senses.
In a sentence
“Our perception of risk is often distorted by recent or emotionally vivid events.”
Synonyms
interpretationawarenessunderstanding
Common collocations
- visual perception
- risk perception
- public perception
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