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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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And actually it’s funny because I think that’s an American perception of me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 11, 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

A team led by Los Alamos scientist Roxana Bujack used geometry to build a mathematical definition of color perception based on hue, saturation, and lightness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

He could not furnish the “proof” we would demand today, but modern research methods have now isolated the deadly chemical in soot and proved the correctness of his perception.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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