Perception — synonyms, definition

1. perception (Noun)

appreciation apprehension attention awareness cognisance cognition cognizance comprehension concept conception consciousness cultivation determination discernment discretion discrimination distinction emotion examination eye • • •

perception (Noun) — The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept.

perception (Noun) — A way of conceiving something. ex. "Luther had a new perception of the Bible"

perception (Noun) — The process of perceiving.

perception (Noun) — Knowledge gained by perceiving. ex. "a man admired for the depth of his perception"

perception (Noun) — Becoming aware of something via the senses.

basic cognitive process cognition conceptualisation conceptuality conceptualization internal representation knowledge mental representation noesis representation sensory activity aesthesis auditory perception beholding cognisance cognizance constancy detection discernment esthesis feeling figure gander ground hearing insight lipreading listening look looking looking at • • • form pattern shape