Vocabulary Entry

detector

|noun • verb

noun

A device that detects or identifies the presence of something, especially a substance or signal.

Example Sentences

"The smoke detector in the kitchen alerted us to the fire."

"Scientists are developing a new detector for detecting radiation."

"The metal detector found coins buried in the old park."

verb

Example Sentences

"The sensors can detect changes in temperature."

"The software is designed to detect fraudulent activity."

"He was able to detect a hint of sarcasm in her voice."