sense
sense Lexical Profile
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• noun
Any of the physiological faculties, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which the body perceives external stimuli.
"Dogs possess a remarkably acute sense of smell that allows them to track faint trails."
A vague feeling, impression, or awareness that something is the case.
"Walking into the quiet library gave her a profound sense of calm and focus."
Sound practical judgment, intelligence, or reasonableness.
"She had the good sense to save a portion of her income for unexpected emergencies."
A specific meaning, interpretation, or way in which a word, expression, or concept is understood.
"This dictionary entry lists four distinct senses of the word."
• verb
To perceive or become aware of something through the physical senses or by intuition without direct evidence.
"The experienced teacher immediately sensed that the students were confused by the new formula."
To detect and measure a physical property or stimulus automatically (of a machine or electronic instrument).
"The smart thermostat senses changes in room temperature and adjusts the heating accordingly."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'sens' or directly from Latin 'sensus' ('faculty of perceiving, feeling, or meaning'), derived from the verb 'sentire' ('to feel or perceive').