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An example use of perception in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… is how it influences our perception of …”
Perception is the process of understanding, interpreting, and forming judgments about the environment around you.
the word perception occurs in english on average 16.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.