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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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But there are insights about his perception of—and plans for—America to be gained from examining those misunderstandings.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The show then focuses on how each attendee’s desires, concerns or lived experiences shape the perception of the reading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Their results, presented at a visualization science conference, formalize Schrödinger's model of color and show that these familiar color qualities are built into the structure of color perception itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The early morning duties, the sluice room, the taking round of tea, the changing of dressings, and the renewed contact with all the irreparable damage did not dim this heightened perception.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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