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Word

sensing

Phoneticssens·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈsɛnsɪŋ/

UK/sˈɛnsɪŋ/

Definitions

01detection or perception

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of noticing or measuring something using your body or a machine.

n. the act of perceiving through the senses or detecting via technical instruments.

“The cat's sensing of the mouse's movement was almost instant.”

“The robot's sensing of its environment allows it to navigate complex obstacles without human intervention.”

02remote data collection

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. collecting information about something from a distance, usually with satellites or cameras.

n. the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact, typically via satellite or aircraft.

“Remote sensing helps scientists track how much ice is melting at the poles.”

“Advanced remote sensing techniques have revolutionised our ability to monitor deforestation in real-time across the Amazon basin.”

Usage

Often appears in the compound noun 'remote sensing'.

Real-World Examples

“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.”
ScienceDaily 20 Aug 2026
“Geological Survey, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks combined several types of remote sensing data.”
ScienceDaily 26 Jul 2026

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
Frequency
Frequent
Level
C1 · Advanced
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