sensing
ˈsɛnsɪŋ
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Definition of sensing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
perception processact of perceiving or detecting by senses
  • The robot's sensing of obstacles was crucial for navigation.
detection perception
2.
detectionTECH.process of detecting changes in the environmentTECH.
  • The sensing of temperature changes is crucial for survival.
detection perception

Adjective

1.
perceptivehaving the ability to perceive through senses
  • The sensing device detected the slightest movement.
perceptive sensitive
2.
detectionactively detecting or perceiving changes
  • The sensing technology is crucial for autonomous vehicles.
aware perceptive
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Expressions with sensing

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perceiving a favorable moment to act
He was sensing an opportunity to make a profitable investment.
method of measuring electric current flowing through a wire or circuit
Current sensing is important for protecting the motor from overload.
gathering information from a distance using technology
Remote sensing helps in monitoring deforestation.
bacteria use chemical signals to sense and react to their numbers
Quorum sensing lets bacteria coordinate actions when enough are present.
using tools to see far places
Remote-sensing technology helps scientists study distant planets.
electronic circuit designed to detect or measure a specific physical quantity
The sensing circuit monitors temperature and shuts down the system if it overheats.

Origin of sensing

Latin, sentire (to feel)

Terms with sensing included in their meaning

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eye sensing
perception of colors by the eyes
sensing emotions
relating to the ability to sense emotions
safety
device sensing heat to trigger an alarm
technology
device sensing heat changes
technology
device sensing movement for security or automation
sensation
points on the body sensing heat, cold, and pain
intuition
sensing a mismatch in energy or atmosphere
prediction
act of knowing or sensing something before it happens

Examples of sensing in a sentence

  • Her sensing of the tension in the room was immediate.
  • Sensing of seismic activity helps in earthquake prediction.
  • Advanced sensing of pollutants is vital for clean air.
  • The sensing technology improved the robot's navigation.
  • Sensing cameras are used in modern security systems.
  • The sensing device detected the slightest movement.

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  1. French:détection, perceptif, ...
  2. German:Wahrnehmung, sensorisch, ...
  3. Italian:percezione, sensoriale, ...
  4. Spanish:percepción, sensible, ...
  5. Portuguese:percepção, sensorial, ...
  6. Chinese:感知, 感知的, ...
  7. Japanese:感知, 感知する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِشْعار, حَسّاس, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִישָׁה, חוּשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:чувствование, чувствительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відчуття, сенсорний, ...
  12. Hindi:संवेदन, संवेदनशील, ...
sense
sɛns

Definition of sense - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physical facultyone of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch
  • Humans have five basic senses.
faculty perception
2.
significancemeaning or purpose of something
  • The sentence made no sense.
interpretation meaning
3.
wisdompractical intelligence or judgment
  • Use your common sense before making a decision.
judgment prudence wisdom

Verb

tr.
1.
biological sensesperceive using sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch
  • She could sense the rain coming.
detect feel perceive
2.
awarenessnotice something not obvious, often by instinct or intuition
  • She could sense the tension in the room.
detect discern intuit
3.
understandingunderstand or comprehend something
  • I can sense your frustration with the situation.
apprehend grasp understand
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Expressions with sense

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be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
sense or ability to know things beyond the five senses
Some people believe they have a sixth sense.
intuitive ability to sense danger or threats
His spider sense tingled when he entered the dark alley.
speak in a way that is logical and makes sense
Please talk sense and help us solve this problem.
something seems logical or easy to understand when you think about it
It makes sense now that you explained the rules.
understand the general idea or feeling of something
She tried to get a sense of the meeting's purpose.

Origin of sense

Latin, sentire (to feel)

Examples of sense in a sentence

  • Her sense of hearing is exceptionally sharp.
  • His speech lacked sense and direction.
  • The instructions made perfect sense to everyone.
  • She showed great sense in handling the crisis.
  • His sense saved them from making a huge mistake.
  • His sense of touch was heightened.

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  1. French:sens, sentir, ...
  2. German:Sinn, spüren, ...
  3. Italian:senso, percepire, ...
  4. Spanish:percepción, sentir, ...
  5. Portuguese:sentido, perceber, ...
  6. Chinese:感官, 察觉, ...
  7. Japanese:感覚, 感じる, ...
  8. Arabic:حَاسَّة, أَحَسَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּשׁ, לַחּוּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:чувство, чувствовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відчуття, відчувати, ...
  12. Hindi:इंद्रिय, महसूस करना, ...
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