as in detector
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 sensor The addition of out-of-home impressions to Nielsen’s vanilla TV sample in fall 2020 helped boost the peak deliveries, as millions of fans who scrambled to watch McIlroy’s historic win in the nearest bar or restaurant were detected by the ratings service’s sensors. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025 In-room automation and occupancy sensors are some of the energy-saving methods implemented in each room. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 What To Know According to The Sunday Times investigation published on April 5, the Royal Navy found the Russian sensors hidden in British waters, while others had washed ashore. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 The iPhone 16e has a different, less capable sensor. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensor

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“Sensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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