noun:a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch
The sense of smell is closely linked to memory.
noun:a feeling that something is the case
She had a sense that she was being watched.
noun:a sane and realistic attitude to situations and problems
He had the good sense to leave the party early.
noun:a meaning or interpretation of a word or phrase
The word 'bank' can be used in several different senses.
verb:to perceive or detect
She could sense the tension in the room as soon as she entered.
The device senses changes in temperature and adjusts accordingly.