per·cep·tion 
/pɚˈsɛpʃən/ noun
plural per·cep·tions /pɚˈsɛpʃən/ noun 1 a [count] : the way you think about or understand someone or something — often + of ▪ People's perceptions of this town have changed radically. ▪ the public/public's perception of nuclear power — see also self-perception
b [noncount] somewhat formal : the ability to understand or notice something easily
▪ She shows remarkable perception. 2 [noncount] somewhat formal : the way that you notice or understand something using one of your senses
▪ visual/spatial perception — see also depth perception, extrasensory perception
b [noncount] somewhat formal : the ability to understand or notice something easily
▪ She shows remarkable perception.
▪ visual/spatial perception — see also depth perception, extrasensory perception
