What is the meaning of sensed?

verb

  • Perceive by a physical sensation, e. G., coming from the skin or muscles.
    • usage: "He felt the wind"; "She felt an object brushing her arm"; "He felt his flesh crawl"; "She felt the heat when she got out of the car"
  • Detect some circumstance or entity automatically.
    • usage: "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"; "particle detectors sense ionization"
  • Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively.
    • usage: "I sense his hostility"; "i smell trouble"; "smell out corruption"
  • Comprehend.
    • usage: "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"

adjective

  • Detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues.
    • usage: "the felt presence of an intruder"; "a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms"; "a perceived threat"
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APAWordNet. (2010). sensed. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/sensed/definitions/1183218
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