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perceiving

pur-SEE-ving/pɚˈsivɪŋ/UKpuh-SEE-ving/pəˈsiːvɪŋ/

2 meanings of perceiving

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  1. 1
    verb
    The -ing form of perceive. Use it to name the action, or after a noun to describe it.

    Many people are perceiving the new rule as unfair.

    Perceiving small changes in color takes a trained eye.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of noticing or understanding something with the senses or the mind.

    Her perceiving of the change in his mood saved the conversation.

    Good perceiving of small details helps an artist paint well.

    Similarperception, apprehension, recognition

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perceiving is a form of perceive

perceive, verb: To notice or understand something using your eyes, ears, or other senses. Full entry

Forms
perceiveperceives he/she/itperceiving -ing formperceived past tense, past participle
Spelling
perceive → perceiving: drop the e, add -ing

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