as in sensors
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 detectors
Given how poor most AI detection tools are, this is plenty plausible; and if AI detectors aren’t used, accusations often come down to a hunch.
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ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2025
Each ball contained about 1/50th of a gram of radioactive isotopes, enough to register on handheld detectors but (theoretically) not enough to be harmful.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Even as models were refined, calculations were checked, detectors were calibrated, and independent neutrino detectors were built (but seeing the same result), the discrepancy remained.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Mercury telluride is quite expensive to produce and is mostly used in military detectors, Astakhov says.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
To protect your home and family, install carbon monoxide detectors near the kitchen, in all sleeping areas, and on every level of the house.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
One particular problem was the relatively low resolution available from a mass spectrometer on Cassini called the Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA), which parsed the chemical composition of puffs of dust from ice grains striking its detectors each time the spacecraft swooped through a plume.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
The products were sold between 2019 and 2021 and included faulty carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, hair dryers without electrocution protection, and children’s sleepwear violating federal flammability standards.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2025
Each ball contained about 1/50th of a gram of radioactive isotopes, enough to register on handheld detectors but (theoretically) not enough to be harmful.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Even as models were refined, calculations were checked, detectors were calibrated, and independent neutrino detectors were built (but seeing the same result), the discrepancy remained.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Mercury telluride is quite expensive to produce and is mostly used in military detectors, Astakhov says.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
To protect your home and family, install carbon monoxide detectors near the kitchen, in all sleeping areas, and on every level of the house.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
One particular problem was the relatively low resolution available from a mass spectrometer on Cassini called the Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA), which parsed the chemical composition of puffs of dust from ice grains striking its detectors each time the spacecraft swooped through a plume.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
The products were sold between 2019 and 2021 and included faulty carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, hair dryers without electrocution protection, and children’s sleepwear violating federal flammability standards.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectors
sensors
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According to Merio, the Milvus gimbal (a stabilized camera/turret unit) houses electro-optical and infrared sensors plus the laser designator.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Detectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectors. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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