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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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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

“There is the perception that dealer service is not competitive,” said Daniel Justo, vice president of Ford’s customer service division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Fidelity is lowering the minimum to try to give access to retail investors and to push back on the perception that only ultra-high-net-worth investors gain these access points,” Vendig said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The point of all of it was to alter your perception of your chances and your money, and all of it depressed Eisman: He didn’t even like to gamble.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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