adj
perceived
puh-SEEVD
adj
1
Recognized or understood in a particular way by people in general, whether or not it is actually true.
"The perceived risk of flying is much higher than the actual statistics suggest."
"There is a perceived gap between what politicians promise and what they deliver."
How to Use Perceived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow something looks or seems to people, which might be different from how it really is.
Common pairings
perceived risk
perceived value
perceived threat
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The _____ risk of flying is much higher than the actual statistics suggest.