detector

noun
UK: /dɪˈtektər/
US: /dɪˈtektər/

  1. A device that discovers or senses the presence of something.

    1. The smoke detector alerted the family to the fire.
    2. This new detector uses advanced technology to identify explosives at the airport.

  2. A person who investigates crimes or gathers information; an investigator.

    1. The detective arrived at the scene and began to look for clues as a detector.
    2. She works as a private detector specializing in cases of fraud and embezzlement.

Synonyms

sensor monitor investigator private eye

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detector" in English means: A device that discovers or senses the presence of something., A person who investigates crimes or gathers information; an investigator..

The phonetic transcription of "detector" is /dɪˈtektər/ in British English and /dɪˈtektər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detector": sensor, monitor, investigator, private eye.

Example usage of "detector": "The smoke detector alerted the family to the fire.". More examples on the page.