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sensor

[sen-sawr, -ser] / ˈsɛn sɔr, -sər /


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I didn’t know much at that point—only that it was the backdoor sensor that triggered the alarm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

He even heard the ding the fridge makes when someone waves their hand under the door sensor to open it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

The flashing sign on the Fairwood Terrace side of the bridge did not appear to flash when the lorry approached on 25 October, but Swansea Council said the sensor system was functioning correctly.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The researchers now hope to identify the specific molecular sensor that enables T cells to detect their physical environment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

The light on the sensor blinked red, indicating that it was operational.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

“It’s the telematics in your vehicle, the smart thermostat in your condo, your house, your apartment. And those are just four of the millions of the sensors that are out there.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

"All sensors in a vehicle that are suitable for surveillance" can pose a threat to military security, it added, highlighting cameras, radar, microphones and data transmission systems.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

Officials plan to rehabilitate the bridge by replacing the entire deck and its seismic sensors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Potential applications include chemical catalysts, sensors, and optoelectronic devices that use interactions between light and electricity.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Callaway appeared at our side as we unhooked the last of the sensors and handed us each a piece of paper with a neatly printed schedule on it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin


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