sensing
UK: ˈsɛnsɪŋ | US: ˈsɛnsɪŋ
n. the act or process of perceiving or detecting something through the senses
vt. detecting or becoming aware of something (present participle of sense)
The word sensing derives from the Latin sentire (to feel, perceive), which evolved into Old French sens (meaning, perception) and later Middle English sense. The suffix -ing is a productive English morpheme used to form present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state. Thus, sensing literally means "the act of perceiving." The term retains its core meaning of detection or awareness, often applied in technical contexts (e.g., sensors) and everyday language.
The device is capable of sensing minute changes in temperature.
She had a way of sensing when something was wrong.
Remote sensing technology helps monitor environmental changes.
His intuition was like a sixth sense, always sensing danger before others.
The robot uses infrared sensing to navigate dark spaces.