auditory perception

noun phrase

Meaning

The process by which the brain identifies, organizes, and interprets sound information received through the ears.

Examples

Damage to the temporal lobe can significantly impair a patient's auditory perception.
Studies show that auditory perception develops rapidly during the first few months of an infant's life.

Synonyms: hearing, listening, audition, aural processing

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auditory perception

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪtəri pəˈsɛpʃən/

Definition

The process by which the brain identifies, organizes, and interprets sound information received through the ears.

Examples

Damage to the temporal lobe can significantly impair a patient's auditory perception.
Studies show that auditory perception develops rapidly during the first few months of an infant's life.

Synonyms of auditory perception

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