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

The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026

Smith also said the defendants arrived at the ICE facility on July 4 wearing all black clothing and practiced antifa techniques to avoid detection when leaving the scene. —Emerson Clarridge updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026

Experts say early detection is key. —Mamie Bah, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

The Florida Department of Transportation has expanded its wrong‑way vehicle detection systems along the Turnpike and other high‑risk roadways, reporting that more than 80% of wrong‑way drivers are turned around by signage and alerts before reaching oncoming traffic. —Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 14 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