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

Therefore, the researchers now plan to improve detection efficiency and push sensitivity even further, with the hope of identifying other ultra-rare isotopes that have so far remained invisible. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

Think firewalls, network monitoring, endpoint security and intrusion detection. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

Also, American defense technology company Anduril Industries just announced a strategic partnership with the Ukrainian drone detection and electronic warfare firm Kara Dag Technologies. —Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Others said the legislation, particularly the provisions allowing people to request their information be deleted, could limit businesses’ ability to collect information about potential consumers — a shift that could impact marketing efforts and risk detection. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 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