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Detectors Meaning in English

word · lemma: detector

/dɪˈtɛktɝz/
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/dɪtˈɛktəz/
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التعريف

Devices or machines that sense or discover the presence of certain things, such as smoke, metal, or movement.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually plural; often paired with the substance detected (e.g., 'smoke detectors', 'metal detectors'). Common in safety, security, and science contexts. Not used for people—'detectors' are always inanimate devices.

جمل نموذجية

There are two detectors in the kitchen for safety.

basic

The airport uses detectors to find hidden metal objects.

basic

The smoke detectors went off during the fire drill.

basic

Some detectors can even sense carbon monoxide you can't smell.

natural

You should test your detectors at home every month to make sure they're working.

natural

The old building didn't have any detectors installed until last year.

natural