noun
Uncommon
sensing
SEHN-sihng
Sensing (noun) means the act or process of detecting or perceiving something, especially by a device or organism. Example: “The robot uses infrared sensing to detect obstacles.”
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The act or process of detecting or perceiving something, especially by a device or organism.
"The robot uses infrared sensing to detect obstacles."
How to use sensing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of detecting or perceiving something, often used for devices and technology.
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- Plural
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Etymology
An altered form of the name Saintsing.
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What does “sensing” mean?
The word “sensing” means the act or process of detecting or perceiving something, especially by a device or organism. In plain terms, the act of detecting or perceiving something, often used for devices and technology.
How do you pronounce “sensing”?
“Sensing” is pronounced SEHN-sihng (/ˈsɛnsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sensing” in a sentence?
Here is “sensing” used in a sentence: “The robot uses infrared sensing to detect obstacles.”
What part of speech is “sensing”?
“Sensing” is a noun.
Is “sensing” a common word?
“Sensing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between sensing and sensation?
Sensing refers to the act or process of detecting or perceiving something, especially by a device or organism, emphasizing the ongoing action of detection. Sensation refers to the resulting feeling or perception itself, the experience produced once something has been sensed.
Is sensing only used for technology, or also for humans and animals?
Sensing applies to both: it describes a device detecting signals, such as a motion sensor sensing movement, and it describes an organism perceiving something, such as an animal sensing danger.
How is sensing used in technical fields?
In technical and scientific contexts, sensing commonly describes how devices such as sensors detect physical properties like light, temperature, or motion, converting them into signals for further processing.
