perception
gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2
English
~ 2600
megítélés, felfogás, látásmód, érzékelés, percepció, észlelés, éleslátás, emberismeret, ítélőképesség
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s perception of [something]
Public perception of the company changed after the scandal.
A botrány után megváltozott a vállalat közmegítélése.
Her perception of the issue was shaped by personal experience.
A kérdés megítélését személyes tapasztalatai alakították.
The film challenges our perception of history.
Cultural background can influence perception of beauty.
There is a gap between perception and reality.
Learner examples
My perception of the city changed after I visited it.
Miután ellátogattam oda, megváltozott a városról alkotott képem.
He has a different perception of the problem.
Más a felfogása a problémáról.
The teacher asked about our perception of the story.
Her perception of the movie was very positive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Meaning
Understanding or interpretation of something
Collocations
public perception
|perception of reality
|change perception
|perception gap
|perception shift
Synonyms
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.)
|
interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Antonyms
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How someone thinks about or understands something.
The way in which something is understood, interpreted, or regarded by a person or group.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Cats have excellent night-time visual perception.
A macskáknak kiváló az éjszakai látásuk.
His sharp perception allowed him to spot the small details.
Kifinomult észlelőképességének köszönhetően észrevette az apró részleteket.
The test measures color perception in drivers.
A loss of hearing affects auditory perception.
Perception of taste can change with age.
Learner examples
I have good color perception.
Jó a színérzékelésem.
Her perception of sound is very sharp.
Nagyon éles a hangérzékelése.
Dogs have strong smell perception.
His perception of light is weak at night.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Meaning
Awareness through the senses
Collocations
visual perception
|auditory perception
|color perception
|keen perception
Synonyms
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.)
|
sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Antonyms
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Themes
science
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s perception into [something]
Her perception in negotiations saved the company money.
A tárgyalásokon tanúsított éleslátása pénzt takarított meg a vállalatnak.
The critic's deep perception impressed the audience.
A kritikus mély éleslátása lenyűgözte a közönséget.
He showed great perception when dealing with the complex case.
Learner examples
She has great perception about people.
Nagyszerű emberismerete van.
He showed good perception in his work.
A munkájában jó ítélőképességről tett tanúbizonyságot.
Her perception helped solve the problem.
Common mistake:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Meaning
Quick and accurate insight
Collocations
keen perception
|remarkable perception
|show perception
Synonyms
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.)
|
insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Themes
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.
The quality of having quick, accurate, and intuitive understanding or insight into situations or people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Syllables & stress
per - cep - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: perception
- Plural: perception, perceptions
Word family
Forms
perceptions
noun
Core family
perceive
verb B1
perceptive
adjective C1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible
adjective C1
imperceptibly
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptually
adverb
Expressions
beyond perception
1/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Outside range of awareness or understanding
Too difficult to notice or understand.
Examples
- The changes are subtle and beyond perception for most people.
- Some scientific concepts are beyond human perception.
heighten perception
1/hˈaɪtən pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Increase ability to notice or understand
To make someone better at noticing or understanding things.
Examples
- Meditation can heighten your perception of the world around you.
- The training heightened his perception of small details.
public perception
1/pˈʌblɪk pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
General public's understanding or opinion
What most people think about something or someone.
Examples
- Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
- The company works hard to improve public perception.