sense
sense
sɛns
sens
/sɛns/

Definition & Meaning of "sense"in English

Sense
01

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

sense definition and meaning
Examples
Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.
02

an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

Examples
She had the sense of being a political outsider.
03

the meaning or interpretation of a word, expression, or situation

Examples
The word " set " has multiple senses, depending on the context in which it is used.
04

the ability to make sound, practical judgments and decisions

Examples
She demonstrated great sense in handling the crisis calmly and effectively.
05

an inherent talent or instinctive understanding of a particular skill or quality

Examples
Her sense of design is evident in the beautiful interiors she creates.
to sense
01

to feel the existence of something by touch or other sensory perceptions, excluding sight or hearing

Transitive: to sense a sensory stimulus
to sense definition and meaning
Examples
The blindfolded person could sense the texture of the object by running their fingers over it.
02

to comprehend or interpret the meaning of something

Transitive: to sense the meaning of something
to sense definition and meaning
Examples
He could n’t sense the underlying message in the letter at first.
03

to become aware of or understand something intuitively, without relying on the physical senses

Transitive: to sense an abstract quality
Examples
She could sense his hesitation even though he did n't say a word.
04

to notice or recognize something through automatic sensors or technology

Transitive: to sense sth
Examples
The security camera can sense movement in the dark.
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