Sensor (en. Panukat)

sen-sor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device that detects and measures information from the environment.
The temperature sensor sends data to the thermostat.
Ang sensor ng temperatura ay nagpapadala ng datos sa thermostat.
A device that converts one form of energy or signal to another form.
The sensor is used to convert light into an electrical signal.
Ginagamit ang sensor upang i-convert ang ilaw sa elektrikal na signal.
A technology often used in modern gadgets and appliances.
Many appliances today have built-in sensors for better operation.
Maraming appliances ngayon ang may built-in na sensor para sa mas maayos na operasyon.

Etymology

Similar to the English word 'sensor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temperature sensor
A device that measures temperature.
sensor ng temperatura
motion sensor
A device that detects motion.
sensor ng paggalaw

Related Words

technology
The knowledge and skill in using devices.
teknolohiya
electronics
Branch of technology that studies electrical circuits and devices.
elektronika

Slang Meanings

Tag-along
My sensor is like a tag-along in the joy of the party.
Yung sensor ko, parang taga-sabay lang sa saya ng party.
Perceptive
His sensor is super perceptive; no matter what happens, he already knows.
Ang sensor niya, sobrang perceptive; kahit anong mangyari, alam na niya.
Alert
You should be alert, like a sensor to what's happening around.
Dapat alerto ka, parang sensor sa mga nangyayari sa paligid.
Attention
Your sensor has attention to small details.
Yung sensor mo, may pansin sa mga maliliit na detalye.