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Perceive the meaning (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sense

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'perceive' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'the meaning' is the second definition.
(sense is a kind of meaning)

(Other definitions for sense that I've seen before include "experience" , "Eg, taste or touch" , "A particular meaning" , "Detect, be aware of" , "Eg, sight, smell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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