German word

Sensor

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛnzoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsensor

Example

Der Sensor erkennt die Bewegung.

The sensor detects movement.

Illustration for Sensor (sensor)

More examples

Beim Test zeigte der Sensor einen Fehler.

During the test, the sensor showed an error.

Core concept

A detector at the boundary between the physical world and a machine registers a change and provides an electrical output.

Common phrases

  • Signalverlust beim Sensor

    signal loss at the sensor

  • Fehler am Sensor

    fault in the sensor

  • Sensor prüfen

    check the sensor

Similar words

Fühler: A small sensing part or probe that directly receives physical inputs such as heat or pressure.
Detektor: A mechanism that detects a particular phenomenon or substance and signals that it is present.
Sonde: A slim, probe-like instrument for taking measurements or samples in narrow spaces or the body.
Wandler: A component that converts one type of energy or signal into another.

Definition in German

Ein Gerät oder Bauteil, das Reize oder Zustandsänderungen erfasst und in ein verwertbares elektrisches Signal überführt.

Word origin

Sensor is a learned borrowing of Latin sensor, formed from sentire and originally referring to a perceiving person or thing.

Usage tips

  • Sensor is the usual modern technical term, while Fühler can refer to a probe or sensing element and is also used for feelers in biology.

Other meanings

  • detectornoun

Related words

  • Sensorfehlersensor faultnoun
  • Sensorwartungsensor maintenancenoun

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