noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
sensação, percepção, detecção
1. The act or process of perceiving through the senses; becoming aware of something through physical sensation
She was sensing a strange presence in the room.
Ela estava percebendo uma presença estranha no quarto.
2. In technology/electronics: the process of detecting or measuring physical phenomena using sensors
The device is sensing temperature and humidity levels continuously.
O dispositivo está detectando níveis de temperatura e umidade continuamente.
3. The intuitive awareness or feeling of something without concrete evidence
He was sensing that something was wrong with her.
Ele estava sentindo que algo estava errado com ela.
4. The ability or capacity to perceive or detect
Dogs have excellent sensing abilities for detecting danger.
Os cães têm excelentes capacidades de percepção para detectar perigo.
In Brazilian culture, 'sensing' often relates to intuition and emotional perception ('sensação'), which is valued in social interactions. In American/technical contexts, 'sensing' emphasizes technological detection. The word reflects cultural differences in how people value intuition versus data-driven observation.
NYC Slang
vibe check, getting a read on something
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