perception meaning

perception means the way someone sees or understands something using their senses or mind.

perception :

understanding, awareness

noun

▪ Her perception of the event was accurate.

▪ Her understanding of the event was accurate.

▪ His perception is influenced by his experiences.

▪ His awareness is influenced by his experiences.

paraphrasing

▪ understanding – perception

▪ awareness – perception

▪ viewpoint – perception

▪ insight – perception

perception

Pronunciation

perception [pərˈsɛpʃən]

The stress is on the second syllable 'cep' and sounds like 'per-SEP-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about perception

perception - Common meaning

noun
understanding, awareness

Part of Speech Changes for "perception"

▪ perceive (verb) – to see or understand

▪ perceptive (adjective) – having good understanding

▪ perceptually (adverb) – related to perception

▪ conception (noun) – the forming of an idea

Common Expressions with "perception"

▪ change perception – to alter the way something is understood

▪ public perception – how the public thinks about something

▪ personal perception – an individual's understanding

▪ accurate perception – correct understanding

Important examples of perception in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, perception typically refers to an individual's way of understanding or interpreting information.

▪Her perception of the new policy was positive.
▪Her understanding of the new policy was positive.

Example of a confusing word: reception (the act of receiving)

▪Her reception of the new policy was positive.
▪Her acceptance of the new policy was positive.
"Perception" refers to how someone understands or interprets something, often involving personal insights or opinions. In the sentence "Her perception of the new policy was positive," the word is used correctly to express her interpretation. "Reception," however, refers to the act of receiving or the way something is received by others, and does not fit grammatically in this context. The sentence "Her reception of the new policy" is awkward because it implies she is receiving the policy, not interpreting it. Therefore, "perception" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

As a noun, perception is often used to describe how someone views a situation in TOEIC grammar questions.

▪His perception of the market affects the company's strategy.
▪His understanding of the market affects the company's strategy.

perception

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

public perception

how the public thinks about something

▪The public perception of the brand improved after the advertising campaign.
▪More people think better about the brand after the campaign.

shift perception

to change the way something is seen

▪The company worked hard to shift perception about their products.
▪The company tried to change how people see their products.

Differences between similar words and perception

perception

,

understanding

differences

perception is about seeing or sensing something way, while understanding is about grasping its meaning.

perception
▪Her perception of the event was different from her understanding.
▪Her way of seeing the event was different from her knowing its meaning.
understanding
▪He has a good understanding of mathematics.
▪He knows math well.

perception

,

awareness

differences

perception is how you understand something through senses or mind; awareness is knowing that something exists.

perception
▪She has a strong perception of the culture around her.
▪He knows about current events well.
awareness
▪He has a good awareness of current events.
▪He knows about current events well.

Words with the same origin as perception

The origin of perception

perception comes from the Latin 'percipere', meaning 'to seize or grasp'.

Word structure

The word is formed from the prefix 'per' (through) and the root 'cipere' (to take).

Words with the same origin

The root of perception is 'cipere' (to take). Words with the same root include perceive, concept, receipt, captive.

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