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

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

Safety features standard include adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection and lane centering. —James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025

The two went on to work together over the years to raise awareness, funds and legislation for cancer research and early detection. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025

It is expected to have a detection volume of about 30 cubic kilometers, making Hunt the largest neutrino telescope ever built. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025

Arrigoni says that, while other companies that have specialized in deepfake detection are now having a harder time considering how lifelike Sora videos have become, the facial recognition tools Loti uses are making things easier to find, even with new videos coming rapidly. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 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