keysensing
nounUK /ˈkiːˌsɛnsɪŋ/
US /ˈkiˌsɛnsɪŋ/
A way for a computer to tell when you press a key on a keyboard.
The game uses keysensing to know when you jump.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of a device noticing that a button or key has been touched.
The toy's keysensing lets it light up when a child presses a button.
3. A feature in software that watches for keyboard presses to trigger actions.
The app's keysensing lets you use shortcuts to open menus.
4. The process of detecting a key press without needing to press hard.
With fast keysensing, the piano app plays a note the moment you tap.