1. Detected by means of the senses
   "a perceived difference in temperature"
    
2. Detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
   "a perceived threat";
   - sensed

1. To become aware of through the senses
   "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon";
   - comprehend
    
2. Become conscious of
   "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"

See also: detected

Type of: discover, find out, get a line [informal], get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up, realise [Brit], realize, see, understand

Encyclopedia: Perceived