sensor

noun/ˈsɛnsər/

Frequency rank: #4,684 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A device that detects changes such as light, heat, or movement.

Illustration for the English word “sensor”

Example sentence

The car's sensor detected an obstacle and automatically applied the brakes.

Synonyms & related words

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