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perceptions

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem:

Examples:

We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted.
These photographs will affect people's perceptions of war.
2
the quality of being aware of things through the physical senses, especially sight:

Examples:

Drugs can alter your perception of reality.
3
someone's ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people:

Examples:

She has extraordinary powers of perception for one so young.
He's not known for his perception.
4
a thought, belief, or opinion, often held by many people and based on appearances:

Examples:

Even though he had done nothing illegal, the public’s perception was that he had acted dishonestly, and he was forced to resign.
5
an awareness of things through the physical senses, esp. sight
6
the way that someone thinks and feels about a company, product, service, etc.:

Examples:

Although our handling of complaints has improved greatly, it continues to be a significant problem in terms of public perception.
Sometimes the experience of going through the course changes people's perceptions about entrepreneurship.

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