Meaning of the word detector in English

What does detector mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

detector

US /dɪˈtek.tɚ/
UK /dɪˈtek.tər/
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Noun

a device designed to discover the presence of something

Example:
The smoke detector went off, alerting everyone to the fire.
Metal detectors are used for security checks at airports.
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