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

  • (..) I don't like goodbyes. Let's just call this: Batman, when we get inside this room... ...there are gonna be audio sensors everywhere. We have to be really, really quiet. Don't worry, Dad, I read your dumb instructions. Stop yelling at me. Benny, what's our (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie
  • (..) Lord Business' office... ...and we'll plunder his collection of relics for disguises. will sneak their way into the master control room. Motion sensors triggered in Sector . - Are you thinking what I'm thinking? - Oh! ...never place your rear end on a pirate's face. (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie