Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detector
noun
/dɪˈtɛk.tər/
Definition
A device or instrument used to identify or locate something.
Examples
- The smoke detector alerted the residents of the fire.
- The metal detector helped find buried treasure on the beach.
- During the expedition, scientists used a sensor detector to gather data.
Meaning
A detector is typically used to sense or find specific forms of energy, such as light, sound, or radiation.
Synonyms
- sensor
- identifier
- recognizer
- finder
