Synonyms of sensor

sensor

noun

ˈsen-ˌsȯr 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detector
• alarm
• trigger
• eye
• electric eye
• photoelectric cell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensor

This is common when the sensor gets a coating of fine dust on it. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Over the next several weeks, Katalyst will perform checkout procedures for Link, including assessments of its propulsion, sensor, and navigation systems. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Waymo's cars, equipped with an array of cameras, microphones and other sensors to monitor passengers and other nearby vehicles, are becoming more common in cities across the United States. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 July 2026

Google has unveiled SensorFM, a groundbreaking wearable foundation model trained on a trillion minutes of sensor data from five million people. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026