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
Guests are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection and bag inspection.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Additional safety reminders include: Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed on every level of the home and function properly.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Additional carbon monoxide detectors have been installed in the building and testing of all carbon monoxide detectors across campus is underway to confirm proper operation.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Additional safety reminders include: Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed on every level of the home and function properly.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Additional carbon monoxide detectors have been installed in the building and testing of all carbon monoxide detectors across campus is underway to confirm proper operation.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detector
sensor
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According to City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia is the first city to install and implement the Clarity Node sensor technology that powers the air quality monitors.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The start-up manufacturer creates reprogrammable semiconductor microchips for missiles and F-35 military bombers, as well as temperature sensors, plug-in modules and other micro-electronics used by the aerospace industry.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detector. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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