Synonyms for sensor
ˈsɛn sɔr, -sərsen·sor

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1. detector, sensor, sensing elementnoun

   any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner

   Synonyms:
   detector, demodulator, sensing element

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1. List of paraphrases for "sensor":

   sensors, detector, transducer, collector, detectors, imager

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1. John Honeycutt:

   We've had time to go back and look at look at the data and compare many sources of data and do some independent analysis that confirmed it's a bad sensor, we're getting good quality propellant through the engine.

2. Sertac Karaman:

   They think about the whole thing as almost a new artificial intelligence engine, taking data from a camera and a depth sensor and fusing it together could very well be used with cameras and sensors in phones.

3. Evan Wexler:

   The motion sensor is a blessing and a curse, because now I see how often these guys are coming to my house, all nights of the week.

4. Andrew Hsu:

   The capacitive touch sensor is—to most people—this kind of magical thing.

5. Scott Littlefield:

   We're looking for test-ready, multi-sensor approaches that push the boundaries of today's automated sensing systems for unmanned surface vessels, enhancing the ability of these kinds of vessels to sense their environment in all weather and traffic conditions, day or night, would significantly advance our ability to conduct a range of military missions.