sensors

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

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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  • To address this, the PNNL team fitted the Sapphire 1700 with significantly more detectors than similar instruments.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The airship carries an array of sensors for inspection, including high-precision cameras, lidar, and methane detectors.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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