Definition of perception
1a
: a result of perceiving : observation
b
: a mental image : concept
3a
: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation
color perception
b
: physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience
4a
: quick, acute, and intuitive cognition : appreciation
b
: a capacity for comprehension
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The first known use of perception was in the 14th century
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