as in understandings
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a growing perception of the enormity of the problem
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Recent Examples of perceptions
Approval ratings can correlate with people's perceptions of the economy so poor economic news can cause Presidents to become unpopular quickly.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Gartner’s studies reveal that negative employee perceptions of pay equity, often stemming from authoritative leadership, can result in a 15% decrease in intent to stay, a 13% increase in job searching activity, and a 13% decrease in employee engagement.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
According to Smith, Outbreak may have impacted public perceptions of the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak—the largest yet seen—fueling widespread fear.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
At the same time, economic conditions, political decisions, and societal perceptions influence these careers’ attractiveness.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
According to Forrester, consumer perceptions of customer experience quality reached their lowest point since the firm launched its annual CX Index in 2016.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Advisers suggest the format allows Newsom to showcase policy depth and combat perceptions of Democrats as overly scripted.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Polls also show significant divisions in perceptions of the country's direction, largely along party lines.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
But the truth is that our perceptions and choices are deeply influenced by our social environments, including the fads and trends that swirl around us.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Gartner’s studies reveal that negative employee perceptions of pay equity, often stemming from authoritative leadership, can result in a 15% decrease in intent to stay, a 13% increase in job searching activity, and a 13% decrease in employee engagement.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
According to Smith, Outbreak may have impacted public perceptions of the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak—the largest yet seen—fueling widespread fear.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
At the same time, economic conditions, political decisions, and societal perceptions influence these careers’ attractiveness.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
According to Forrester, consumer perceptions of customer experience quality reached their lowest point since the firm launched its annual CX Index in 2016.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Advisers suggest the format allows Newsom to showcase policy depth and combat perceptions of Democrats as overly scripted.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Polls also show significant divisions in perceptions of the country's direction, largely along party lines.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
But the truth is that our perceptions and choices are deeply influenced by our social environments, including the fads and trends that swirl around us.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Perceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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