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
• finding
• spotting
• unearthing

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

Rapid investment in diagnostic testing, coupled with efforts to secure essential materials, is imperative to ensure timely detection and antiviral treatment. —Luciana Borio and Phil Krause, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024

Blood tests may eventually speed up amyloid detection. —Tom Murphy, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

Accuracy issues aren’t the only problem with limiting AI detection tools effectiveness. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2024

Doing his best to avoid detection, Paul puts the care of his two infant children ahead of his own safety. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024

Researchers, detection software makers and the FTC say that technology like this can't be the only solution to the challenges posed by generative AI tools. —Huo Jingnan, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024

But many studies investigating the potential of liquid biopsy tests for the early detection of pancreatic cancer are still in the early phases. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024

The agreement is contingent upon River Metals terminating shredding in Newport and installing a fire detection system at its facility there. —The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024

Videos show other puppies in training, including a bloodhound named Coffee and an explosives detection dog named Dumpling. —Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing detection

• escape detection
• evade detection