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

Thales says the technology is intended to improve target certainty while accelerating the Navy’s ability to move from initial detection to threat assessment. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Since the October 8 report of infected herds, Washington state has had 40 detections of bird flu in dairy cows, according to the US Department of Agriculture. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

That last example illustrates why advanced detection matters. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Perhaps the most stark evidence of Robinson’s departure from his fellow South Siders is on the life-and-death issue of whether to retain the ShotSpotter gunshot-detection technology. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 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