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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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Their results, presented at a visualization science conference, formalize Schrödinger's model of color and show that these familiar color qualities are built into the structure of color perception itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The subsidiary generates roughly a quarter of IBM’s software revenue and 12% of total sales, “but arguably drives a lot of the perception around the stock.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Under Slot, there was a perception that Liverpool had too many days off - a complaint the club deemed unfair.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It was on the edge of my perception, but now he moves close enough for me to realize what it is.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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