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Sensor (Noun)

Meaning

Any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The smoke detector is a sensor that triggers the alarm when it detects smoke particles in the air.
  • The thermostat is a temperature sensor that regulates the heating and cooling system in the house.
  • The camera's light sensor adjusts the exposure to ensure that the image is not overexposed or underexposed.
  • The airbag system in the car is triggered by a sensor that detects the impact of a collision.
  • The smartphone's motion sensor allows it to automatically switch from portrait to landscape mode when the device is rotated.

Synonyms

  • Detector
  • Sensing Element

Hypernyms

  • Device

Hyponyms

  • Metal Detector
  • Photocell
  • Magic Eye
  • Mine Detector
  • Electric Eye
  • Photoelectric Cell
  • Trace Detector

Related Words

  • Sense (verb)
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