perception
intermediateB2/pəˈsɛpʃən/ · per-cep-tion
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
Meanings
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
حسوں کے ذریعے کسی چیز کو دیکھنے، سننے، یا اس سے آگاہ ہونے کی صلاحیت۔
ادراک
idraak
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- visual perception
- perception of reality
- cultural perception
Example Sentences
Her perception of the event was quite different from his.
اس کے واقعے کا ادراک اس کے ادراک سے بالکل مختلف تھا۔
Is ke waqiya ka idraak is ke idraak se bilkul mukhtalif tha.
Perception can be influenced by personal experiences.
ادراک ذاتی تجربات سے متاثر ہو سکتا ہے۔
Idraak zaati tajurbaat se mutasir ho sakta hai.
The artist's work challenges the viewer's perception.
فنکار کا کام ناظر کے ادراک کو چیلنج کرتا ہے۔
Fankaar ka kaam naazir ke idraak ko challenge karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'perception' by associating it with 'eye' (👁️) as a tool of awareness.
Imagine a person wearing glasses, symbolizing clarity of perception.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چشم بینا کو ہو جو کچھ نظر، ہے وہی تو اصل ادراک ہے
Chashm binaa ko ho jo kuch nazar, hai wahi to asal idraak hai.
What the discerning eye can see, that is the true perception.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دیکھنے میں دھیان رکھو، کیوں کہ خوب صورت چہرے میں بھی چالباز ہوتے ہیں۔
Dekhne mein dhyan rakho, kyu'n ke khoobsurat chehre mein bhi chaalbaaz hote hain.
Be careful in what you see, for even in beautiful faces, there are tricksters.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "perceptio" — a receiving, a taking
First known use: 14th century
The word 'perception' has evolved through Latin into English, retaining its meaning related to the act of perceiving.