Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sensor
noun
/ˈsɛnsər/
Definition
A sensor is a device that detects and responds to input from the physical environment.
Examples
- A smoke sensor detects smoke particles in the air.
- The temperature sensor helps regulate the heating system in a house.
- Wearable fitness trackers often include heart rate sensors.
Meaning
It measures physical phenomena such as light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure, or any other environmental condition and converts this information into a signal that can be read and interpreted.
Synonyms
- detector
- transducer
- monitor
- indicator
