Sensor
sensornoun
- Alternative meanings
sensor; detecting device; device that senses or detects changes; component that measures movement, light, temperature, pressure, sound, or other signals
- Pronunciation
SEN-sor
- Root and affixes
Modern loanword from English sensor. In technical contexts, sensor is used directly, especially in electronics, security, cars, and smart devices.
- Variants or conjugations
sensor; motion sensor; temperature sensor; light sensor; detector; detector/sensing device
- Related words and expressions
detector; signal; device; technology; temperature; light; movement; pressure
- Meaning and usage notes
Sensor is the direct form in technological contexts. For detector, detektor can also be used. For motion sensor: motion sensor or sensor sa lihok.
Ang sensor nakamatikod og lihok sa gawas.
The sensor detected movement outside.
Naguba ang sensor sa temperatura.
The temperature sensor broke.