Thesaurus results for SENSOR

sensor

noun

ˈsen-ˌsȯr

Definition of sensor

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 Once airborne, kilometers from shore, where coastal boat traffic becomes sparse, cameras and other sensors help spot slower vessels that would have the right of way at all times. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026 Keep scrolling to view panels for each sensor showing its name and current status. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Ukraine relies on a mixture of American sensors, aircraft, surveillance and human intelligence to map Russian positions and launch sites. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Players activate the flippers by throwing punches over the sensor. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensor

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detector

Noun

During both, the LIGO and Virgo gravitational-wave detectors were down for maintenance.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Now, the company has launched a free online version of its detector, letting users across all the major streamers scope out slop in a few simple steps.

— Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of detector

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