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sensor
[ sen-sawr, -ser ]
noun
- a mechanical device sensitive to light, temperature, radiation level, or the like, that transmits a signal to a measuring or control instrument.
- a sense organ.
sensor
/ ˈɛԲə /
noun
- anything, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives a signal or stimulus and responds to it
Word History and Origins
Origin of sensor1
Example Sentences
Despite this coverage of sensors measuring the magnetic field, "diagnosing the detailed fine structure is a nightmare," Mann said, since the magnetic effects from smaller scale structures can magnetically cancel on the ground.
It has about 20 sensors to monitor my sleep.
The robotaxis will be equipped with sensors and a type of laser-based radar called lidar that enables them to navigate dense urban areas, according to the company.
The system relies on a vast array of seismic sensors to detect shaking as soon as it happens.
Semiconductors are used in devices such as smartphones and laptops, as well as in vehicles with electronic control systems, remote car keys and sensors.
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