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detector

[dih-tek-ter] / dɪˈtɛk tər /


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There were heated confrontations, stunning accusations and even lie detector tests, but one of the season’s best moments came via a reconciliation effort.

From Los Angeles Times

His work focused on how raw detector signals were converted into meaningful scientific conclusions.

From Science Daily

The brain’s conflict detector, the anterior cingulate cortex, activates in uncertainty.

From MarketWatch

Two types of instrument are used: either a Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder or a modern sunshine duration detector.

From BBC

Security fears necessitated tight controls at the menorah-lighting festival, where guests passed through tiers of armed guards, off-duty police and metal detectors before reaching the music and holiday decorations.

From Los Angeles Times