detector
word
/dɪˈtɛktɝ/
di-TEK-tur
/dɪtˈɛktɐ/
di-TEK-tuh
Definition
A device or instrument that discovers or senses the presence of something, such as smoke, metal, or motion.
Usage & Nuances
Used in technical, scientific, and safety contexts. Common collocations: 'smoke detector', 'metal detector', 'motion detector'. Usually refers to electronic or mechanical devices.
Spanish: detectorPortuguese (BR): detectorPortuguese (PT): detectorChinese (Simplified): 探测器 - 探测仪Chinese (Traditional): 探測器 - 偵測器Hindi: डिटेक्टर - संवेदकArabic: كاشفBengali: ডিটেক্টর - আবিষ্কারক (যন্ত্র)Russian: детекторJapanese: 検出器Vietnamese: máy dò - thiết bị phát hiệnKorean: 감지기Turkish: dedektörUrdu: کاشف (ڈِٹیکٹر)Indonesian: detektor - alat pendeteksi
Example Sentences
The smoke detector started making a loud sound.
basic
We passed through a metal detector at the airport.
basic
The scientist used a detector to find radiation.
basic
Do you know if there’s a motion detector in this room?
natural
My phone's face detector sometimes doesn't work in the dark.
natural
He bought a carbon monoxide detector for extra safety at home.
natural