levelsensor

noun
UK /ˈlɛvəl ˈsɛnsə/
US /ˈlɛvəl ˈsɛnsər/

A level sensor is a tool that tells you how much liquid or stuff is inside a container.

The level sensor in the water tank beeped when the tank was almost empty.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device in a car that checks how level the vehicle is.

The car's level sensor warned the driver that the road was too steep.

3. A part in a washing machine that senses the water height.

The washing machine stopped filling once its level sensor said the water was high enough.

4. A tool on a 3D printer that checks if the build plate is flat.

The 3D printer's level sensor helped make sure the first layer printed evenly.