1. The perception that something has occurred or some state exists
   - detection 
2. Becoming aware of something via the senses
   - perception

1. Perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
   - feel 
2. Detect some circumstance or entity automatically
   "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"; "particle detectors sense ionization" 
3. Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
   "I sense his hostility"
   - smell, smell out 
4. Comprehend
   "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"

Derived forms: sensings

See also: sensation, sensible, sensitive, sensor

Type of: comprehend, detect, discover, find, notice, observe, perceive, perception, sensory activity, understand

Encyclopedia: Sense

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