sensor
sensor
a device that detects changes and sends information
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sensor with Russian translation
sensor usage examples
Датчик в стене измеряет температуру в комнате.
A sensor in the wall measures the room's temperature.
Сигнализация сработала, когда датчик обнаружил дым.
The alarm went off when the sensor detected smoke.
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sensor synonyms
What's the difference between sensor / detector / probe / motion sensor / pressure sensor
neutral, basic term
The sensor detected a change in temperature.
broader: a device that detects something
A metal detector found something in the bag.
a probe or test instrument, often a specific sensing part
The probe measures the temperature inside the engine.
a sensor that detects movement
A motion sensor turned on the lights.
a sensor that measures pressure
The pressure sensor showed a sudden drop.
a sensor that measures temperature
The temperature sensor is built into the thermostat.
a sensor that detects light levels
The light sensor adjusts the screen brightness.
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How to pronounce sensor and what this word means
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A sensor in the wall measures the room's temperature.
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sensor meaning: what does it mean?
a device that detects changes and sends information
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sensor definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A sensor in the wall measures the room's temperature. Translation: Датчик в стене измеряет температуру в комнате.
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