sensor
Translation
sensor, detector
Examples
The security light has a motion sensor.
The security light has a motion sensor.
A temperature sensor monitors the engine.
A temperature sensor monitors the engine.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) sensor The security light has a motion sensor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detector, probe, transducer
Etymology
From Latin 'sensus' (sense) + '-or' (agent noun suffix). A thing that senses.
Memory Tips
A 'sensor' is a device that 'senses' things like light, heat, or motion.