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perception
perception /pɝˈsɛpʃən/
noun
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(
)
The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
(
percept
, perceptual experience
, perception
)
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
-
()
The process of perceiving
(
perception
)
the process of perceiving
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()
A way of conceiving something
(
perception
)
a way of conceiving something
Luther had a new perception of the Bible
Luther had a new perception of the Bible
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()
Knowledge gained by perceiving
(
perception
)
knowledge gained by perceiving
A man admired for the depth of his perception
a man admired for the depth of his perception
-
Becoming aware of something via the senses
(
perception
, sensing
)
becoming aware of something via the senses
failure
failure /ˈfeɪljɝ/
noun
-
()
An act that fails
(
failure
)
an act that fails
His failure to pass the test
his failure to pass the test
-
()
An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
(
failure
)
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
The surprise party was a complete failure
the surprise party was a complete failure
-
()
A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
(
loser
, nonstarter
, unsuccessful person
, failure
, no-hoper
[Informal] )
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
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()
Lack of success
(
failure
)
lack of success
He felt that his entire life had been a failure
he felt that his entire life had been a failure
That year there was a crop failure
that year there was a crop failure
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()
An unexpected omission
(
failure
)
an unexpected omission
He resented my failure to return his call
he resented my failure to return his call
The mechanic's failure to check the brakes
the mechanic's failure to check the brakes
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Loss of ability to function normally
(
failure
)
loss of ability to function normally
Kidney failure
kidney failure
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Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
(
failure
, bankruptcy
)
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
The company had to declare bankruptcy
the company had to declare bankruptcy
Fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
US Senate
US Senate /juː ˈɛs ˈsɛnɪt/
noun
-
The upper house of the United States Congress
(
U.S. Senate
, United States Senate
, US Senate
, Senate
)
the upper house of the United States Congress
The bill was passed by the House and is now with the Senate for approval.
The bill was passed by the House and is now with the Senate for approval.
Bragi
Bragi /ˈbrɑːgi/
noun
-
(Norse mythology) god of poetry and music; son of Odin
(
Brage
, Bragi
)
(Norse mythology) god of poetry and music; son of Odin
