Sensor Definition

sĕnsər, -sôr
sensors
noun
sensors
Any of various devices designed to detect, measure, or record physical phenomena, as radiation, heat, or blood pressure, and to respond, as by transmitting information, initiating changes, or operating controls.
Webster's New World
A device, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives and responds to a signal or stimulus.
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Other Word Forms of Sensor

Noun

Singular:
sensor
Plural:
sensors

Origin of Sensor

  • Originated 1925–30 from sense + -or.

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Sensor Sentence Examples

  • More data will come online, from satellite images to sensor readings.

  • The front of the house has a climbing hydrangea and there are lantern lights and sensor lights.

  • Another idea is to use the sensor to automatically ring a doorbell.

  • These suppress flare and ghosting â more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor.

  • The sensors will eventually be integrated into a wireless sensor mote for use in monitoring the health of the London underground system.

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Words Starting With

SSESEN

Words Ending With

RORSOR

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Words Starting With S and Ending With R

Starts With S & Ends With RStarts With SE & Ends With RStarts With S & Ends With OR

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With S6 Letter Words Ending With R