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Definition of sensor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
detecting deviceTECH. device that detects or measures a physical propertyTECH.
- The room's temperature is regulated by a sensor..
2.
biologyTECH. organ detecting external stimuli in living organismsTECH.
- The skin acts as a sensor for touch.
Images of sensor
device that detects or measures a physical property
Expressions with sensor
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device that detects heat levels or temperature changes and sends a signal
The heat sensor shut off the engine before it overheated.
device that detects rainfall and triggers automatic control of another system
The sprinkler system shut off when the rain sensor detected a heavy shower.
device that detects or measures light level for control or recording
The outdoor lamp has a light sensor that turns it on at dusk.
device detecting movement
The motion sensor turned on the lights when it detected movement.
device that detects pressure in gas or liquid and gives a measurable signal
The technician replaced the faulty pressure sensor in the hydraulic system.
device that detects or measures how quickly speed changes over time
The phone's acceleration sensor rotates the screen when you tilt it.
device that measures how strong a push or pull is
The robot’s gripper uses a force sensor to avoid crushing fragile objects.
device that detects and measures specific gases in air or other environments
The gas sensor triggered an alarm when it detected a methane leak.
device that detects invisible heat radiation from objects or people
The security system uses an infrared sensor to notice movement at night.
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
The technician placed a sensor probe inside the pipe to monitor pressure.
device that uses high frequency sound waves to detect objects or distance
The robot turns when its ultrasonic sensor detects an obstacle ahead.
network allowing sensors to share information
The integrated sensor network improves data accuracy.
device that measures how much oxygen is present in a gas
The mechanic replaced a faulty oxygen sensor in the car's exhaust system.
instrument for detecting information without contact
Scientists use remote sensors to study volcanic activity.
interconnected group of sensors for monitoring purposes
The city uses a sensor network to manage traffic flow.
device that detects how fast liquid or gas moves through a pipe
The technician replaced the faulty flow sensor in the cooling system.
electronic device using electromagnetic induction to detect objects or movement
An inductive sensor detected each passing gear tooth for speed measurement.
device that detects how high liquid or material has reached in space
The tank's level sensor triggered an alarm when the water got too low.
device that sends out energy and measures the returning signal
The satellite carries an active sensor to map the Earth's surface.
device that detects or measures rotation or tilt of a part
The robot uses an angle sensor to track the arm's position.
sensor fixed inside a device or machine to measure or detect something
The camera's built-in sensor adjusts the brightness automatically in low light.
technology used in flatbed and sheet-fed scanners
Contact image sensor technology is common in modern scanners.
device that detects if a person or object is in a specific area
The office lights turn on automatically when the presence sensor detects movement.
Origin of sensor
Latin, sensus (feeling)
Terms with sensor included in their meaning
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sensor-controlled
door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls
photography
main part of a camera that holds sensor and controls, without lens
technology
flat surface sensor that triggers a device when weight is applied
measurement
device with a sensor tip used to measure how hot or cold something is
photography
control system that starts and stops image capture using sensor electronics
sensor hardware
device that produces images from data
sensor
device or organ that detects specific types of energy
photography
sensitivity to light of film or sensor
television
main part of a camera system that contains the image sensor and electronics
camera hardware
electronic sensor that shifts electric charge to produce digital images
technology
camera sensor system exposing different rows at slightly different times
camera hardware
combining nearby sensor pixels to improve image quality
equipment
separate unit attached to a camera holding film or a digital sensor
photography
proportion of light captured by a camera sensor
acr: Contact Image Sensor
device that scans images directly from surfaces
sensor
device that detects radio waves in early radio receivers
sensor
electric current in a photoelectric device when not exposed to light
sensor
device using sound waves to measure depth or find underwater objects
technology
sensor measuring light intensity for automation
automotive
hardware unit that manages engine functions using sensor data and programmed instructions
photography
small digital display showing the camera sensor image for framing shots
photography
process of adjusting light reaching a camera sensor or film
acr: fine guidance sensor
device that helps telescopes stay pointed at stars
sensor defect
consistent flaw in camera sensors
Examples of sensor in a sentence
A sensor triggered the alarm system. The eyes are crucial sensors for detecting light. Plants have sensors that respond to environmental changes.
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- French:capteur, récepteur sensoriel, ...
- German:Sensor, Sinnesorgan, ...
- Italian:sensore, recettore, ...
- Spanish:detector, receptor, ...
- Portuguese:sensor, receptor, ...
- Chinese:传感器, 感受器, ...
- Japanese:センサー, 感覚器官, ...
- Arabic:مستشعر, عضو حسي, ...
- Hebrew:חַיְשָׁן, חוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:датчик, рецептор, ...
- Ukrainian:датчик, рецептор, ...
- Hindi:संवेदक, महसूस करने वाला अंग, ...
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