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sensor

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛn.sər]

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Learn how to use sensor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a sensor is a device that detects changes in the environment and sends that information to another device. It helps us understand things around us, like movement, light, or temperature.

Example

The temperature sensor works well, keeping the room at just the right warmth.

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The motion sensor didn't pick up any movement, so the alarm stayed off.

Example

What does the light sensor do when it gets dark outside?

Context: “science”

(noun) a sensor can also mean any instrument that measures physical properties, like pressure or humidity. Scientists use sensors to gather important data.

Example

The humidity sensor showed that the air was very wet today.

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The pressure sensor failed to record any changes, making our experiment less reliable.

Example

Which sensor helps us measure the air pressure around us?

How to pronounce sensor

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛn.sər]

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