sensing
/ˈsɛnsɪŋ/
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Also seen as: sensings
Meaning · English
The act of sensation.
Noun
Examples
Second, the list of kinds of sensings that Socrates gave was thought to be an odd one. It included pleasures, pains, desires, and fears, as well as the more familiar examples of sight, hearing, smell, and the sensings of cold and of heat.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sensing” mean?
The act of sensation.
Is “sensing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.