as in sensor
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
a motion detector to thwart burglaries
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Recent Examples of detector
Update incident response playbooks with deepfake scenarios, and consider adopting deepfake detector technology.
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Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
As an example, regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors allowed people to prevent or escape dangerous carbon monoxide buildup in their homes.
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David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This light gets picked up by detectors.
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Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
Automatic subscription detectors scan your transaction history and find your subscriptions for you.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
As an example, regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors allowed people to prevent or escape dangerous carbon monoxide buildup in their homes.
—
David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This light gets picked up by detectors.
—
Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
Automatic subscription detectors scan your transaction history and find your subscriptions for you.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detector
sensor
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At Quantum Korea 2026, South Korea’s largest quantum science and technology event, held in Seoul, deep-tech company xDots demonstrated a system called xEnergy, built around a quantum sensor named xSee.
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Depending on your home, circumstances, and existing HVAC setup, this may involve adding a wireless temperature sensor upstairs or upgrading HVAC systems.
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“Detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detector. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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