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

Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

From counter-drone defenses to advanced sensors integrated into tanks and fighter jets, the technologies transforming the battlefield are also changing, or even expanding, the markets served by legacy defense giants. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

An Android app uses the phone's motion sensors to help the robot maintain its balance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

On this flight, that payload was an Earth observation pod, essentially a high-resolution camera plus infrared sensors, sending images to the ground in real time. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

The cylindrical base station hub is the brain of the system and provides connectivity for the sensors and add-on components. — 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