public perception
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk pəˈsɛpʃən/
US /ˈpʌblɪk pərˈsɛpʃən/
What most people think about someone or something.
The new park changed the public perception of the neighborhood.
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2. The way a group of people sees a company or brand.
The company worked hard to improve its public perception after the recall.
3. The shared idea people have about a famous person.
Public perception of the singer shifted after the interview.
4. How people in general judge a law or policy.
Public perception of the new rule was mostly positive.