Der Sensor
Example: Der Sensor misst die Temperatur im Raum genau.
Definition
"Sensor" refers to a device that detects and measures physical properties such as temperature, pressure, or motion, and converts them into signals or data for monitoring or control purposes. For example, a sensor accurately measures the temperature in a room.
Etymology
The word "Sensor" comes from the Latin verb 'sentire,' meaning 'to feel' or 'to perceive.' It entered German technical vocabulary to describe devices that 'sense' or detect environmental changes, highlighting its role in measurement technology.
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"Der Sensor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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