sensor
noun
sen·sor
| \ ˈsen-ˌsȯr
, ˈsen(t)-sər\
, ˈsen(t)-sər\
Definition of sensor
1
: a device that responds to a physical stimulus (such as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
2
: sense organ
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Examples of sensor in a Sentence
Image sensors are used in digital cameras.
Infrared sensors can track an object's movement.
Recent Examples on the Web
Logitech G502 Tunable Gaming Mouse for $35 ($50 off): This gaming mouse has an exceptionally accurate tracking sensor and fast scroll wheel. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "19 Great Weekend Deals on Camping Gear, Games, and Tech," 3 Aug. 2019 Ivanov said researchers plan to test sensors in loading zones to tell delivery drivers in real time, via an app, when space is open or likely to become available. — Washington Post, "D.C. tests system that allows delivery drivers to reserve space at the curb," 2 Aug. 2019 The Pentagon intends to develop a space fleet of orbiting lasers, missile sensors and satellites. — Los Angeles Times, "Meet the neglected 43-year-old stepchild of the U.S. military-industrial complex," 2 Aug. 2019 The British newspaper reported that the U.S. Southern Command commissioned the tests, and the balloons are carrying sensors and communication gear capable of detecting every vehicle in motion in a 25-mile range beneath the balloon. — Lisa Kaczke, USA TODAY, "Pentagon launching drug surveillance balloons over Midwest," 2 Aug. 2019 The Azure Kinect Developer Kit (DK) includes Microsoft’s latest AI sensors found in the HoloLens 2 headset. — Tom Warren, The Verge, "Epic tells Fortnite players on Xbox One to unplug their Kinect," 1 Aug. 2019 In Boston, sensors alert sanitation workers which trash cans need pickup and help design their routes. — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, "Data is shaping the future of Dallas, but be careful what you wish for," 1 Aug. 2019 Plus, newer dyer models have sensors for uniform drying to save you from having to put back certain items that are still wet when others are ready to be folded and put away. — Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg, Good Housekeeping, "How Smart Moms Cut Down on Laundry Time," 1 Aug. 2019 Like on the Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+, there is an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy Tab S6, a first for a Samsung tablet. — CNN Money, "The Galaxy Tab S6 aims to mix productivity and fun in one 10.5-inch Android tablet," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sensor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sensor
sensor
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sensor
: a device that detects or senses heat, light, sound, motion, etc., and then reacts to it in a particular way
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sensor
noun
sen·sor
| \ ˈsen-ˌsȯ(ə)r
, ˈsen(t)-sər
\
, ˈsen(t)-sər
\
Medical Definition of sensor
: a device that responds to a physical stimulus (as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
also
: sense organ
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