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

Moisture-detection alert included for safe charging. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026

Many of Iran’s drones do not show up on radio signal detection systems because they cannot be remotely controlled. —Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2026

To avoid detection by streaming platforms, Smith spread his automated, manipulated streams across thousands of different songs, knowing that concentrating streams on a single track would be flagged, according to the federal prosecutor’s office. —Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026

Its combination of speed, maneuverability, and a depressed flight profile is intended to complicate detection and interception by advanced air and missile defense systems. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 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