perception
gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 2600
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
entity
1
Understanding or interpretation of something
How someone thinks about or understands something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s perception of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Synonymes
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.)
|
interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Antonymes
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Collocations
public perception
|perception of reality
|change perception
|perception gap
|perception shift
Thèmes
thinking
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Public perception of the company changed after the scandal.
- Her perception of the issue was shaped by personal experience.
- The film challenges our perception of history.
- Cultural background can influence perception of beauty.
- There is a gap between perception and reality.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My perception of the city changed after I visited it.
- He has a different perception of the problem.
- The teacher asked about our perception of the story.
- Her perception of the movie was very positive.
Nom
B2
entity
2
Awareness through the senses
The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.
Schéma d’usage :
perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Synonymes
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.)
|
sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Antonymes
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Collocations
visual perception
|auditory perception
|color perception
|keen perception
Thèmes
science
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Cats have excellent night-time visual perception.
- His sharp perception allowed him to spot the small details.
- The test measures color perception in drivers.
- A loss of hearing affects auditory perception.
- Perception of taste can change with age.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have good color perception.
- Her perception of sound is very sharp.
- Dogs have strong smell perception.
- His perception of light is weak at night.
Nom
formal
C1
entity
3
Quick and accurate insight
The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s perception into [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Synonymes
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.)
|
insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Antonymes
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Collocations
keen perception
|remarkable perception
|show perception
Thèmes
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemples
- Her perception in negotiations saved the company money.
- The critic's deep perception impressed the audience.
- He showed great perception when dealing with the complex case.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has great perception about people.
- He showed good perception in his work.
- Her perception helped solve the problem.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
perception
API
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
per - cep - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: perception
- Plural: perception, perceptions
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
- The company works hard to improve public perception.