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

This could allow for early detection of Parkinson's, when treatments might have a better chance of slowing or preventing serious damage. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs. —Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026

Many such planets may still exist, but only at wide distances where current detection methods struggle to see them. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026

Advances in personal health technology, prevention strategies, and early detection and screening methodologies offer promising opportunities to intervene earlier and improve long-term outcomes. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Jan. 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