Engelska

perception

gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2 Engelska
~ 2600
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv B2 entity
1

Understanding or interpretation of something

How someone thinks about or understands something.

Användningsmönster: [someone]'s perception of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Synonymer
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.) | interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Antonymer
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Ordkombinationer
public perception |perception of reality |change perception |perception gap |perception shift
Teman
thinking |communication |psychology |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 entity
2

Awareness through the senses

The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.

Användningsmönster: perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Synonymer
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.) | sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Antonymer
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Ordkombinationer
visual perception |auditory perception |color perception |keen perception
Teman
science |psychology |daily life |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Substantiv formal C1 entity
3

Quick and accurate insight

The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.

Användningsmönster: [someone]'s perception into [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Synonymer
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.) | insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Antonymer
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Ordkombinationer
keen perception |remarkable perception |show perception
Teman
thinking |psychology |core_vocabulary |relationships
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • She has great perception about people.
  • He showed good perception in his work.
  • Her perception helped solve the problem.
Grammatik
Grundform
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
per - cep - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: perception
  • Plural: perception, perceptions
Ordfamilj
Forms
perceptions noun
Core family
perceive verb B1 perceptive adjective C1
Related words
perceptiveness noun perceptible adjective C1 perceptibly adverb misperception noun
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible adjective C1 imperceptibly adverb C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual adjective perceptually adverb
Uttryck

beyond perception

1
/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

Outside range of awareness or understanding

Too difficult to notice or understand.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
  • The company works hard to improve public perception.

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