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

That is, primates have evolved an exceptional sensitivity to reds, greens and subtle changes in skin tone — abilities that are thought to help with fruit detection, emotional signaling and social communication. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

The Federal Reserve's most recent Risk Officer Report also found that financial institutions are seeing more virtual and synthetic identity account openings, and that detection often happens too late. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

But the outbreak wasn’t officially declared until May 15, after a delay in detection since testing for the rare Bundibugyo strain couldn’t be carried out locally. —Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 22 May 2026

Electronics-detection dogs from the Lake County Sheriff’s and State’s Attorney’s Office assisted, police said. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 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