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perception definition

per·cep·tion (pər sep′s̸hən)

noun

    1. the act of perceiving or the ability to perceive; mental grasp of objects, qualities, etc. by means of the senses; awareness; comprehension
    2. insight or intuition, or the faculty for these
  2. the understanding, knowledge, etc. gotten by perceiving, or a specific idea, concept, impression, etc. so formed

Etymology: L perceptio < pp. of percipere: see perceive

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