detection

noun

de·​tec·​tion di-ˈtek-shən 

1

: the act of detecting : the state or fact of being detected

2

: the process of demodulating

Synonyms of detection

• discovery

Examples of detection in a Sentence

I don't know how the errors managed to avoid detection for so long.

my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen

Recent Examples on the Web

Other participants also tested UUV detection and counter-UUV technologies during the exercise. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

The other four switched off their tracking transponders to avoid detection so their route is unknown. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

The aircraft are part of Colorado's aerial fire-detection program, which sends planes over the state looking for the heat signatures of new fires, particularly those sparked by lightning. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Webb's observations also revealed clear evidence of water within the envelope — the first such detection for IRS 3. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing detection

• escape detection
• evade detection

Rhymes for detection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction