LookItUp

sensor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsensɚ/ · UK /ˈsensə/

Forms: sensors

sensor means: A device or body part that notices changes such as heat, light, or movement and responds to them.

noun

DETECTING DEVICEB2

A device or body part that notices changes such as heat, light, or movement and responds to them.

  • A sensor turns on the light.
  • The smoke sensor sounded an alarm.
  • These sensors measure the temperature inside the engine.

Similar words: detector

Common phrases: motion sensor, temperature sensor

Questions about sensor

What does sensor mean?

A device or body part that notices changes such as heat, light, or movement and responds to them.

What is sensor in other languages?

Türkçe: sensör · Español: sensor · Français: capteur · Deutsch: Sensor · Italiano: sensore · 日本語: センサー

How do you pronounce sensor?

In American English /ˈsensɚ/; in British English /ˈsensə/.

How do you use sensor in a sentence?

A sensor turns on the light. The smoke sensor sounded an alarm.

Learn sensor while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

sensor in other languages

More words