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“Censing” or “Sensing”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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censing

  • verbperfume especially with a censer.

sensing s·EH·n·s·ih·ng

  • nounbecoming aware of something via the senses.
Usage

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“censing”

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“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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