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detectors

 

[ dษชหˆtษ›ktษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

security

Devices or instruments used to detect the presence of something, such as smoke, fire, or metal objects.

Synonyms

alarms, probes, sensors

Examples of usage

  • The detectors in the building immediately alerted the residents to the presence of smoke.
  • A metal detector at the airport helps security personnel identify prohibited items in passengers' luggage.
Context #2 | Noun

science

Devices that measure or identify a physical property or phenomenon.

Synonyms

instruments, sensors

Examples of usage

  • The Geiger counter is a type of detector used to measure radiation levels.
  • Scientists use various detectors to study particles in high-energy physics experiments.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

Electronic components that sense or detect signals or events.

Synonyms

devices, receivers, sensors

Examples of usage

  • The motion detector turns on the lights when someone enters the room.
  • Modern cars are equipped with detectors that warn the driver of potential collisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "detectors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detectores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคŸเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Detektoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ detektor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ detektory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๅ‡บๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtecteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detectores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedektรถrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ง€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุงุดู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ detektory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽขๆต‹ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ detektorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjarar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detectores

Etymology

The word 'detectors' originated from the Latin word 'detectus', which means 'uncovered' or 'exposed'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of detectors has evolved over time with advancements in technology and science, playing a crucial role in various fields such as security, science, and technology.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,661 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.