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Detector

/dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/

A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

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📖 Definitions of "Detector"

noun

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A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
"Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."

🔄 Synonyms of "Detector"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sensornoun	A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
demodulatornoun	Any device that demodulates a signal

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Detector"

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Word	Definition
demodulatornoun	Any device that demodulates a signal
sensornoun	A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
polygraphnoun	A device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being posed to a subject, in an attempt to detect deception.
gatenoun	A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
wandnoun	A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.
meternoun	A device that measures things.
scannernoun	A device which scans documents in order to convert them to a digital medium.
fidnoun	(nautical) A pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing.
probenoun	(figuratively) An investigation or inquiry.
recognizernoun	A person, device, or software algorithm that recognizes.
alarmnoun	Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
reconnaissancenoun	The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
handlernoun	(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
sniffernoun	(networking) A software or hardware tool for intercepting and logging network traffic.
monitornoun	(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
explorationnoun	The process of exploring.
sensingnoun	The act of sensation.
detectionnoun	The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
spotternoun	A person who observes something.
detectingnoun	An act of detection.