sensor — a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensər/
Korean meaning: 물리적 성질을 감지하거나 측정하여 기록, 표시하거나 반응하는 장치
Korean pronunciation: 센서 (강세: 센서)
Example Sentences
- My smartphone's fingerprint sensor is so sensitive that it even works when my finger is slightly wet.
- The parking sensor in my car beeps so annoyingly that I sometimes wish I could just ignore it and park by instinct.
- The automatic door sensor at the supermarket always seems to have perfect timing, except when I'm carrying too many shopping bags.
sensor
NOUN//ˈsensər//
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it
The sensor detected movement near the door.
The robot used sensors to avoid obstacles. (SENSE + DETECTOR = SENSOR)
The sensor monitored danger and became a protector for everyone.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'sensus'(감각)에서 온 말로, 원래 '느끼다'라는 뜻의 'sentire'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 로봇의 감각기관처럼 주변 환경을 느끼고 반응하는 장치라는 의미입니다.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone's fingerprint sensor is so sensitive that it even works when my finger is slightly wet.”
“The parking sensor in my car beeps so annoyingly that I sometimes wish I could just ignore it and park by instinct.”
“The automatic door sensor at the supermarket always seems to have perfect timing, except when I'm carrying too many shopping bags.”
“Scientists are developing new sensors that can detect diseases much earlier than current medical tests.”
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