sensing Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
detection.
- early detection can often lead to a cure
noun becoming aware of something via the senses
perception.
verb perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
feel; sense.
- He felt the wind
- She felt an object brushing her arm
- He felt his flesh crawl
- She felt the heat when she got out of the car
verb detect some circumstance or entity automatically
sense.
- This robot can sense the presence of people in the room
- particle detectors sense ionization
verb become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
smell out; smell; sense.
- I sense his hostility
- i smell trouble
- smell out corruption
verb comprehend
sense.
- I sensed the real meaning of his letter