sensing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of noticing or measuring something using your body or a machine.
the act of perceiving through the senses or detecting via technical instruments.
Simple“The cat's sensing of the mouse's movement was almost instant.”
In context“The robot's sensing of its environment allows it to navigate complex obstacles without human intervention.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
collecting information about something from a distance, usually with satellites or cameras.
the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact, typically via satellite or aircraft.
Simple“Remote sensing helps scientists track how much ice is melting at the poles.”
In context“Advanced remote sensing techniques have revolutionised our ability to monitor deforestation in real-time across the Amazon basin.”
UsageOften appears in the compound noun 'remote sensing'.
Synonyms
“By combining remote sensing observations, established hydrological knowledge, and interpretable AI methods, the framework helps address long-standing difficulties in studying High Mountain Asia, including rugged terrain and incomplete information about human water use.”
“Geological Survey, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks combined several types of remote sensing data.”