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

Intrinsic In-transit Data Data leakage detection and prevention capabilities are coming to F5 AI Gateway this quarter. —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

In 2015, its twin detectors based in Livingston, Louisiana, and Hanford, Washington, made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025

Wrong way detection activation equipment will be installed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation on Interstate 95 next week in Milford, New Haven and Branford. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025

From health tracking and emergency detection to texting and taking calls, the Apple Watch SE can truly do it all right from your wrist. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 July 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