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sensor

Definition

  • noun: a device that detects or senses heat, light, sound, motion, etc., and then reacts to it in a particular way
  • noun: a device that responds to a physical stimulus (as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
  • synonyms: sensory

Examples

  • a motion/optical 'sensor'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Maybe you can shift the integrator unit further up into the cavity. l'll try it. Balance servo again? Yeah, she fell over this afternoon. l think it's the sensor. lf it's the central unit we'll open her up. You get a confirmation before you do that. What's he in for? Central malfunction. (..)
    1973 Westworld