as in sensor
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
a motion detector to thwart burglaries
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Recent Examples of detector
Scientists hope for better fortune the next time the detectors spot such a system.
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Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
From Hertz's controversial AI vehicle scanners to hotel vape detectors, to airline pricing algorithms possibly jacking up fares, these systems operate in the shadows while your wallet takes a hit.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Or just smarter smoke alarms and radon detectors that also check for dozens of different contaminants.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Look at Katie’s meeting with Jenn after the lie-detector event.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
From Hertz's controversial AI vehicle scanners to hotel vape detectors, to airline pricing algorithms possibly jacking up fares, these systems operate in the shadows while your wallet takes a hit.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Or just smarter smoke alarms and radon detectors that also check for dozens of different contaminants.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Look at Katie’s meeting with Jenn after the lie-detector event.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detector
sensor
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Once available, the feature will use the optical heart rate sensor at the back of the Apple Watch to measure how blood vessels respond to heartbeats.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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