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The mental process of becoming aware of or recognizing an object or idea; primarily cognitive rather than affective or conative, although all three aspects are manifested. SYN: esthesia (1).

- depth p. the visual ability to judge depth or distance.

- extrasensory p. (ESP) p. by means other than through the ordinary senses; e.g., telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition.

- simultaneous p. a combination of two slightly dissimilar images into a single image.

per·cep·tion pər-'sep-shən n awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation <color \perception> <some sensation of \perception of the extremity after amputation is felt by 98% of patients (Orthopedics & Traumatic Surgery)> compare SENSATION (1a)

(in psychology) the process by which information about the world, as received by the senses, is analysed and made meaningful. Abnormalities of perception include hallucination, illusion, and agnosia.