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

Fortunately, prostate cancer is highly treatable, but early detection is the key, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. —Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025

While previous hints of coronal mass ejections from other stars have surfaced, they could often be explained by other activity such as strong flares, and there were no definitive detections, Tasse added. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025

Fortunately, prostate cancer is highly treatable, but early detection is the key, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025

Perhaps the most exciting finding was the detection of a variety of non-coding RNA (ncRNA) molecules that regulate gene activity, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs) in the mammoth muscle. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 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