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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Roborock’s robot vacuums are packed with smart features like voice detection and a host of sensors that detect obstacles and automatically increase suction power on carpet.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Its full-frame sensor performs excellently in low-light scenarios, minimizing noise and maximizing detail in dark environments.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Enhanced safety is another potential benefit, as advanced sensors and AI could reduce human error and improve overall road safety.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
That means, for instance, that one room could have four sensors monitoring air and four simultaneously monitoring zone temperatures.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Its full-frame sensor performs excellently in low-light scenarios, minimizing noise and maximizing detail in dark environments.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Enhanced safety is another potential benefit, as advanced sensors and AI could reduce human error and improve overall road safety.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
That means, for instance, that one room could have four sensors monitoring air and four simultaneously monitoring zone temperatures.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 2025.
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