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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detector

/dɪˈtɛktər/ noun · British & US
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What does detector mean?

noun

A device or system that detects or identifies something, such as a radiation detector or a metal detector. A person or thing that detects or identifies something.

Example

"The security team used a metal detector to scan the crowd before the concert."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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