Actuator and Sensor

Actuator

Actuator noun - A mechanism that puts something into automatic action.
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Sensor and actuator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sensor" instead a noun "Actuator".

Nearby Words: actuate, actuation, actuated, actuating

Sensor

Sensor noun - A device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal.
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Actuator and sensor are semantically related. You can use "Actuator" instead a noun "Sensor".

Nearby Words: sensitive, sensed, sensing, sensory
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