sensor
A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. It acts as an input device for electronic systems, converting environmental changes into signals that can be read by an observer or an instrument.
Exemplos
3 de 5The motion sensor outside my house turns on the light whenever someone walks by.
The movement-detecting device outside my home activates the light when it detects a person.
The laboratory is equipped with a high-precision sensor to monitor fluctuations in temperature.
The research facility uses a very accurate detector to track small changes in heat levels.
I think the sensor on my phone screen is broken because it doesn't dim correctly.
I believe the light-detecting part of my mobile display is malfunctioning.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of your five human 'senses' (sight, hearing, etc.) being built into a computer chip; that chip is a 'sensor'.
Quiz rápido
The automatic doors opened as soon as the _______ detected my movement.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sensor
Exemplos
The motion sensor outside my house turns on the light whenever someone walks by.
everydayThe movement-detecting device outside my home activates the light when it detects a person.
The laboratory is equipped with a high-precision sensor to monitor fluctuations in temperature.
formalThe research facility uses a very accurate detector to track small changes in heat levels.
I think the sensor on my phone screen is broken because it doesn't dim correctly.
informalI believe the light-detecting part of my mobile display is malfunctioning.
Researchers utilized an acoustic sensor to track the migration patterns of marine mammals.
academicScientists used a sound-detecting instrument to follow the movement of sea animals.
Our new smart building system uses a light sensor to reduce energy consumption during off-peak hours.
businessOur office's intelligent management system uses a light-detecting device to save power when not busy.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
sensor-activated
Triggered or turned on by a detection device.
remote sensing
The scanning of the earth by satellite or aircraft to obtain information.
image sensor
A device that converts an optical image into an electronic signal.
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'censor' is a person who removes offensive content from media, while a 'sensor' is a technical detection device.
Biological faculties (like sight or smell) in living organisms, whereas sensors are artificial devices.
Notas de uso
The word is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts, though it has become common in daily conversation due to smart home technology.
Erros comuns
Learners often misspell the word as 'censor'. Additionally, remember that 'sensor' is the object; the action is 'to sense' or 'to detect'.
Dica de memorização
Think of your five human 'senses' (sight, hearing, etc.) being built into a computer chip; that chip is a 'sensor'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'sensus', the past participle of 'sentire', meaning 'to feel' or 'to perceive'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is central to the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) trend where everyday objects are connected via sensors to the internet.
Quiz rápido
The automatic doors opened as soon as the _______ detected my movement.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sensor
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