perception

perception /pɚˈsɛpʃən/ noun
plural perceptions
perception
/pɚˈsɛpʃən/
noun
plural perceptions
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERCEPTION
1 
a  [count] : the way you think about or understand someone or something — often + of
— see also self-perception
b  [noncount] somewhat formal : the ability to understand or notice something easily
2 
[noncount] somewhat formal : the way that you notice or understand something using one of your senses — see also depth perception, extrasensory perception