Definition of Perception

a way of understanding or regarding a particular subject

Examples of Perception in a sentence

Your perception of the world around you is dictated primarily by your five senses, and how you understand the world changes drastically if you are lacking one of them.  🔊

Drivers in America have a slightly different perception of the craft than their European counterparts, since they are used to driving on different sides of the road.  🔊

The reason it is dangerous to drive while under the influence of alcohol is because the substance will affect your perception of the physical world around you, greatly increasing your chances of a crash.  🔊

Hallucinogens negatively affect your perception by causing you to see and hear things that aren’t really happening, which can be dangerous in many environments.  🔊

Your perception of the world is affected by the way you’ve been raised and the events you have experienced in life, though there are other things that can mold your understanding of the world.  🔊

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