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• noun (Context 1)
A device that detects or measures a physical property, such as light, heat, or motion, and records, indicates, or responds to it.
Usage Example
"The motion detector triggered the outdoor security lights as soon as the deer walked across the driveway."
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detector
Strong
gauge
Weak
probe
• noun (Context 2)
A biological structure or sensory receptor that responds to environmental stimuli and transmits signals to the nervous system.
Usage Example
"Biological sensors in the human skin immediately transmit changes in ambient temperature to the brain."
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receptor
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sensor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sensor