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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

The research was presented at the Eurographics Conference on Visualization and builds on a broader Los Alamos project on color perception.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Hunger can heighten perception, but not when combined with extreme fatigue; I suppose all my senses were very much deadened.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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