compass sensor
nounUK /ˈkʌm.pəs ˈsen.sər/
US /ˈkʌm.pəs ˈsen.sɚ/
A compass sensor is a small part that tells a device which way is north.
The robot uses a compass sensor to know which way to turn.
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2. A chip inside a phone that helps map apps show which way you are facing.
My phone's compass sensor makes the map spin when I turn around.
3. A device on a drone that keeps it flying in the right direction.
The drone's compass sensor stopped it from drifting off course.
4. A part in a car's navigation system that detects the direction of travel.
The car's compass sensor showed north on the dashboard screen.