perception
gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Engels
~ 2600
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
1
Understanding or interpretation of something
How someone thinks about or understands something.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s perception of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Synoniemen
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.)
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interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Antoniemen
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Woordcombinaties
public perception
|perception of reality
|change perception
|perception gap
|perception shift
Thema's
thinking
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
2
Awareness through the senses
The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.
Gebruikspatroon:
perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Synoniemen
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.)
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sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Antoniemen
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Woordcombinaties
visual perception
|auditory perception
|color perception
|keen perception
Thema's
science
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C1
entity
3
Quick and accurate insight
The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s perception into [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Synoniemen
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.)
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insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Antoniemen
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Woordcombinaties
keen perception
|remarkable perception
|show perception
Thema's
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She has great perception about people.
- He showed good perception in his work.
- Her perception helped solve the problem.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
per - cep - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: perception
- Plural: perception, perceptions
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
beyond perception
1/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Outside range of awareness or understanding
Too difficult to notice or understand.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
- The company works hard to improve public perception.