Detector: meaning, definitions and examples

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detector

 

[ dษชหˆtษ›ktษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

security

A device or piece of equipment used to detect the presence of something, such as smoke, gas, or metal.

Synonyms

alarm, indicator, sensor

Examples of usage

  • Smoke detectors are essential for fire safety in buildings.
  • The airport security checkpoint has metal detectors to ensure passenger safety.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A device that automatically measures and records some physical property or quantity.

Synonyms

measuring device, scanner, sensor

Examples of usage

  • The detector in the camera adjusts the exposure based on light levels.
  • The metal detector at the airport scans luggage for prohibited items.
Context #3 | Noun

science

A device used to detect and measure radiation or particles.

Synonyms

particle counter, radiation detector, sensor

Examples of usage

  • The Geiger counter is a type of detector used in nuclear physics.
  • Particle detectors are crucial in particle physics experiments.

Translations

Translations of the word "detector" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detector

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคŸเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Detektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ detektor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ detektor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๅ‡บๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtecteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedektรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ง€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุดู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ detektor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽขๆต‹ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ detektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detector

Etymology

The word 'detector' originated in the mid 17th century, from the Latin word 'detectus', which means 'uncovered'. The concept of detecting or uncovering something has been essential in various fields such as security, technology, and science, leading to the development of different types of detectors for different purposes.

See also: detect, detectable, detecting, detection, detective, detectives, detectors, undetectable, undetected.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,107 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.