Synonyms of sensors

sensors

noun

plural of sensor

as in detectors

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

• detectors
• alarms
• triggers
• eyes
• photoelectric cells
• electric eyes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensors

Onboard sensors and vehicle-control software track position and operating conditions, while the company’s software is designed to integrate with railroad control and logistics systems. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

This Best Buy set is great for small homes, with a quartet of entry sensors, a precise motion sensor, and a home hub with a loud 100 dB siren in case of intrusion. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

View gallery - 6 images Neurable One hides 12 EEG sensors inside premium ANC headphones to track focus and fatigue, turning brain activity into real-time biofeedback while still working as an everyday pair of wireless headphones. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

These cameras and sensors usually support the ADAS and active safety features that automakers have been adding. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Ecolab uses sensors in dishwashers, pest traps and water systems to cut service visits and predict maintenance. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Today, entanglement is the foundation for quantum computing and next-generation sensors, among other applications. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026