Definition of "perception" []

• The process, act, or faculty of perceiving. (noun)
• The effect or product of perceiving. (noun)
• Psychology Recognition and interpretation of sensory stimuli based chiefly on memory. (noun)
• Psychology The neurological processes by which such recognition and interpretation are effected. (noun)
• Insight, intuition, or knowledge gained by perceiving. (noun)

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• "Let's keep things to reality, and CNN's supposition for why this drop in perception is certainly not reality."
• ""It's important for people, and especially young people, to understand that this change in perception is going to forever affect the industry of agriculture," stated Dr. Jamison."
• "It's the same as how stores will sell an item for $9.99 instead of $10.00 ... the extra digit does make a difference in perception, and perception is important."