Updated June 2026
Devices that detect or measure physical properties and convert them into signals. Sensors are used in technology to monitor temperature, motion, light, and other environmental factors.
“Modern smartphones contain multiple sensors including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and proximity detectors.”
Contains -ENSORS pattern; S at both start and end
Worth 7 points; useful for technology and measurement vocabulary
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