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sense

noun
  1. sound practical judgment
    “Common sense is not so common”
    gumption
  2. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
    “In the dark, we had to depend on our senses of touch, smell and hearing.”
    sentience
  3. a general conscious awareness
    “a sense of security”
  4. a natural appreciation or ability
    “a keen musical sense”
  5. the meaning of a word or expression
    signified
verb
  1. comprehend
    “I sensed the real meaning of the letter.”
    touch
  2. to become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
    “I sensed their hostility towards me.”
    smell
  3. perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
    feel
  4. detect some circumstance or entity automatically
    “This robot can sense the presence of people in the room”