multisensory perception

noun

1. The process by which the brain combines information from two or more senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, to form a unified understanding or experience.

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   uncountable

   • "Multisensory perception helps us locate a sound while watching someone speak."B2
   • "Researchers study multisensory perception to understand how the brain merges signals from the eyes and ears."C1

2. In psychology and neuroscience, the study of how simultaneous input from different senses influences attention, memory, and behavior.

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   uncountabletechnical

   • "Her lab focuses on multisensory perception in infants and young children."C1