Sensor: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensor

 

[ หˆsษ›nsษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

electronic device

A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. It converts the input into signals that can be read by an observer or by an instrument.

Synonyms

detector, indicator, probe

Examples of usage

  • The motion sensor detected movement in the room.
  • The temperature sensor indicated a rise in heat.
  • The sensor on the door triggered an alarm.
  • The sensor on the camera captured the movement.
  • The sensor on the car's tires alerted the driver.
Context #2 | Verb

to perceive

To sensor means to perceive or detect something using one's senses or technology. It involves being aware of changes or stimuli in the environment.

Synonyms

detect, observe, perceive

Examples of usage

  • She could sensor the tension in the room.
  • He sensors danger quickly.
  • They sensored the approaching storm.
  • The animal sensors danger and reacts.
  • The machine sensors any abnormalities in the process.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sensor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐั‚ั‡ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czujnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sensรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ผ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดุนุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ senzor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ senzor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ๆ„Ÿๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ senzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐั‚ั‡ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sensor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensor

Etymology

The word 'sensor' originates from the Latin word 'sensor' meaning 'one who perceives.' The concept of sensors has evolved over time with advancements in technology, particularly in the field of electronics. Sensors play a vital role in various industries including automotive, healthcare, and environmental monitoring.

See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensory, sensual, sensuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,519 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.