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sensor

sensor

Meaning of sensor

a device that detects changes and sends information

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sensor with Russian translation

sensor usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Датчик в стене измеряет температуру в комнате.

A sensor in the wall measures the room's temperature.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сигнализация сработала, когда датчик обнаружил дым.

The alarm went off when the sensor detected smoke.

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sensor belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sensorдатчик
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

sensor synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sensor / detector / probe / motion sensor / pressure sensor

S
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sensor

neutral, basic term

B2Often

The sensor detected a change in temperature.

D
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detector

broader: a device that detects something

B2Often

A metal detector found something in the bag.

P
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probe

a probe or test instrument, often a specific sensing part

B2Often

The probe measures the temperature inside the engine.

M
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motion sensor

a sensor that detects movement

B2Often

A motion sensor turned on the lights.

P
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pressure sensor

a sensor that measures pressure

B2Often

The pressure sensor showed a sudden drop.

T
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temperature sensor

a sensor that measures temperature

B2Often

The temperature sensor is built into the thermostat.

L
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light sensor

a sensor that detects light levels

B2Often

The light sensor adjusts the screen brightness.

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sensor examples

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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A sensor in the wall measures the room's temperature. Translation: Датчик в стене измеряет температуру в комнате.

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