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

The city's gunshot detection system has recorded nearly 100 separate possible shootings in the City West block since the beginning of 2023, according to city data. —Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026

Authorities say the tents blended in with homeless encampments, helping conceal trafficking and avoid detection by law enforcement while allowing the gang to control a network of dealers operating in the area. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026

To fire an air missile, a submarine needs to come close to the surface and risk detection. —James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

These detections have allowed scientists to test the theory that first predicted the existence of both black holes and gravitational waves, Einstein's magnum opus theory of gravity, general relativity. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Mar. 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