2 sense
Function:
verbInflected forms:
senses; sensed; sens·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 not used in progressive tenses : to understand or be aware of (something) without being told about it or having evidence that it is true ▪ We sensed danger. ▪ She immediately sensed my dislike. —often + that, what, when, etc. ▪ He sensed what was going on and decided to intervene. ▪ I sensed that I may have offended you. ▪ My mother told me later that even though she was miles away, she could sense [=tell] that something wasn't right at home. ▪ People can sense [=perceive] when someone isn't being honest.
2 of a machine : to detect the presence or occurrence of (something) ▪ A motion detector can sense movement. ▪ a device that senses (the presence of) fine particles in the air —often + that, when, whether, etc. ▪ The system can sense if there is a readable CD in the drive.
2 of a machine : to detect the presence or occurrence of (something) ▪ A motion detector can sense movement. ▪ a device that senses (the presence of) fine particles in the air —often + that, when, whether, etc. ▪ The system can sense if there is a readable CD in the drive.