sensor
noun
a mechanical device sensitive to light, temperature, radiation level, or the like, that transmits a signal to a measuring or control instrument.
sensors
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pluralof sensor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One promising application involves developing synthetic molecular sensors and switches that can regulate gene activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Wireless sensors and cameras monitor conditions within the coolers to ensure their contents remain around 85 to 86 degrees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Needs said there were sensors on poles set some way back on either side of the bridge.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
As companies rely more on sensors and data to track machines and spot potential problems, they need analysts to sift through the numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
In this zone, infrared sensors checked for movement, with strands of taut wire and electromagnetic green wire providing redundant protection.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
