perceived Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb to become aware of through the senses
   perceive; comprehend.
   
   • I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
2. verb become conscious of
   perceive.
   
   • She finally perceived the futility of her protest
3. adjective satellite detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
   sensed.
   
   • the felt presence of an intruder
   • a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms
   • a perceived threat
4. adjective satellite detected by means of the senses
   
   • a perceived difference in temperature

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