as in detector
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
the cat accidentally triggered the motion sensor, which set off the alarm
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Recent Examples of sensor
The device consists of a battery pack and reusable chips with a disposable sensor.
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Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Like half-frame film cameras, the X Half shoots vertical frames, but records to an 18-megapixel sensor instead.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Boeing did not tell airlines and pilots about a new software system, called MCAS, that could turn the plane’s nose down without input from pilots if a sensor detected that the plane might go into an aerodynamic stall.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Here are several examples of how technology is making this vision a reality:
Optimizing Traffic Flow
Cities are using high-performance cloud infrastructure combined with real-time data from traffic sensors, GPS systems and cameras.
—Hemanth Volikatla, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Like half-frame film cameras, the X Half shoots vertical frames, but records to an 18-megapixel sensor instead.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Boeing did not tell airlines and pilots about a new software system, called MCAS, that could turn the plane’s nose down without input from pilots if a sensor detected that the plane might go into an aerodynamic stall.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Here are several examples of how technology is making this vision a reality:
Optimizing Traffic Flow
Cities are using high-performance cloud infrastructure combined with real-time data from traffic sensors, GPS systems and cameras.
—Hemanth Volikatla, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensor
detector
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This compact detector scans for hidden bugs, GPS trackers, or listening devices.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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This futuristic-looking pod on legs has a rubbery bottom for litter, a weight detector that sets off the cleaning cycle a few minutes after your cat has done its business, and a slide-out tray in the bottom.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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“Sensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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