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Meaning & Definition of Detector in English

English

Detector

/dɪtɛktər/

noun

1. 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

synonym:
  • detector,
  • sensor,
  • sensing element

2. Rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave

synonym:
  • detector,
  • demodulator

3. Electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity

synonym:
  • detector

Examples of using

Tom walked through the metal detector.
Remove battery from smoke detector.
Have you ever taken a lie detector test?