perception
noun
the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
perceptions
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pluralof perception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But although athletes feel less sore and perceptions of recovery are improved after a massage, objective measures of performance and muscle function are modest and inconsistent.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The researchers also found that the intervention reduced a mechanical measure associated with pressure on the inner knee, confirming that the altered walking pattern had effects beyond participants' perceptions of pain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Don’t make their perceptions your problem, and try not to judge them too harshly.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Staff at the care home are "super proud of him" and are "excited" to see his artwork gain wider recognition, with Fawley challenging perceptions of what people can achieve in care.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Occasionally, our intuitions and perceptions might allow us to grasp these natural laws.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
