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 observational study looked at over 200,000 mammograms of women between the ages of 45 and 80 to assess breast cancer detection. —Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Those tests include amyloid and tau PET scans to help detect amyloid plaque and tau tangles in the brain, while allowing for earlier detection and monitoring disease progression, according to the American Brain Foundation. —Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

There’s also a smart key system with proximity detection, automatic steering wheel unlocking, and seat opening. —Utkarsh Sood june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026

It’s largely escaped detection outside the 617 area code, but NESN has stealthily developed arguably the most homegrown MLB crew on TV, so much so that just about everyone who covers the Sox was brought up within a 150-mile radius of Fenway Park. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 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