“Censing” or “Sensing”—Which to use?

“Censing” or “Sensing”

Overview

censing / sensing are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

censing: (verb) perfume especially with a censer.

sensing: (noun) becoming aware of something via the senses.

Pronunciation

censing: NA

sensing: s·EH·n·s·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “censing”

Examples of “sensing”

…using all the light and sensing all colors at all locations.
Eve in turn, sensing Scott's infatuation with Peggy, becomes…
…surface-to-volume ratio useful for surface-based sensing mechanisms.
…parameters) from satellite and remote sensing data.
Sensing danger, Junie ran to Nieves…
…of fire by the British, sensing the danger to the young…
…rings that function only as sensing devices.
…and ecological models, and remote sensing estimates from satellites and aircraft.
…in Taiwan almost up and sensing Hao Wei actively pursuing Kai…
Remote sensing

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