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

Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

The company says those sensors can help with reminders and brief activity records tied to relevant interactions rather than continuous recording. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

In the driller's cabin atop the rig, screens display real-time metrics sent back from underground sensors — data that's simultaneously being monitored from company headquarters in Houston. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Automatic sensors turn the lights on in the dark and off in daylight, so there's no need for batteries or wires. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Rocket Lab has also launched nine missions to date with HASTE, a suborbital version of Electron that allows customers to test sensors and instruments in a hypersonic flight environment. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The floating ring cameras are gone, replaced by a large rectangular camera island housing all three sensors. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026