perception

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Perception' is how you interpret or understand something based on your senses or experiences. It's like reading a book and forming an opinion about what the story means.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social impact work, 'perception of a cause' can influence donor support. An impact strategist might explain, 'We must communicate our mission effectively to shape a positive perception of our cause.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The latest launch didn't resonate with our target market the way we anticipated. We must reassess our strategies.

Response:

It might be useful to conduct a survey to understand the customer's perception of our new product.

Tech

Scenario:

The software usability test results weren't as positive as we'd hoped. There seems to be some confusion regarding certain features.

Response:

We should gather feedback on user perception of these features and revise the software accordingly.