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

Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Early detection of eye disease is crucial, experts agree, as timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss. —Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025

Credit cards use sophisticated but fallible fraud detection algorithms to pick up any problematic charges. —Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025

And Iranian leaders would have a strong incentive to take every precaution to avoid detection this time, a threat that would be exacerbated if Iran withdraws from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which authorizes oversight of nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency. —Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 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