Censer vs. censor vs. sensor

What does censer mean?

Censer is a noun which refers to a container containing intense used in religious ceremonies.

For example:

• She placed a censer on every table in the room.

What does censor mean?

Censor is a noun which means an official who examines books, films or other content to suppress parts that are deemed unacceptable. As a verb, censor means to suppress parts of a book, film or other content that have been deemed unacceptable.

For example:

• The film was deemed suitable for children by the censors (noun).

• The news station censored her swearing (verb).

What does sensor mean?

Sensor is a noun meaning a device which can detect or measure things such as light or movement.

For example:

• This machine uses electronic sensors to detect intruders.

What’s the difference between censer, censor and sensor?

Censer is a container containing incense while censor is an official who examines content to suppress parts deemed unacceptable. Sensor, on the other hand, is a device that detects things such as light or movement.

• This sensor detected the movie was censored: the censor removed all mentions of religious objects, including the censers.