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

• 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

The event focused on three main phases of drone defense, including detection, tracking, and defeating any potential threats. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025

That technically places it above the +6 detection limit of the human eye in perfect dark sky conditions, though the light cast by the waning gibbous moon will add an extra barrier to visibility in the week ahead. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025

Recommendations include fast-tracking new weapons, appointing a centralized weapons czar, improving interagency coordination and modernizing both detection and defense systems. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

Over the past decade, the unique properties of MOFs have also opened new possibilities for sensing and detection. —Bohong Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025

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