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
But the new in-house motor has been moved to the middle of the bike for a more natural, responsive feel, aided by a double-side torque sensor, as well as improved weight distribution.
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
There's the same 61-megapixel full-frame sensor paired with the a7R V's Bionz XR image processor and the dedicated AI chip.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Similar phones from Google and Samsung have faster and less disruptive ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The feeder has anti-jam technology, low food detection sensors, and a backup battery in case of power failure.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
There's the same 61-megapixel full-frame sensor paired with the a7R V's Bionz XR image processor and the dedicated AI chip.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Similar phones from Google and Samsung have faster and less disruptive ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The feeder has anti-jam technology, low food detection sensors, and a backup battery in case of power failure.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensor
detector
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The space-time ripples were discovered by LIGO's twin detectors in Livingston, Louisiana and Hanford, Washington.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Now, an unprecedented merger between two huge black holes has been reported by detectors based in Washington and Louisiana.—
Ruairi Mackenzie,
Discover Magazine,
16 July 2025
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“Sensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensor. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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