as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of detectable
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The question is why Jupiter, Saturn and Wolf 1130C have detectable levels of phosphine while other brown dwarfs that have been studied by JWST do not, or at least are so depleted in it that the molecule is not detectable.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The hydrogen atoms in the exosphere generate a faint glow called the geocorona, which is only detectable in ultraviolet light at great distances.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
However, transient brightening events are detectable.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The question is why Jupiter, Saturn and Wolf 1130C have detectable levels of phosphine while other brown dwarfs that have been studied by JWST do not, or at least are so depleted in it that the molecule is not detectable.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The hydrogen atoms in the exosphere generate a faint glow called the geocorona, which is only detectable in ultraviolet light at great distances.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
However, transient brightening events are detectable.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even making a true audible at the line of scrimmage that led to an explosive play.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The lyric’s power is heightened by the arrangement surrounding it — just Diaz and her acoustic guitar, in a room so silent its settling is nearly audible.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As far as the sustainability of humanity's energy consumption, Cohan said, the world is on the verge of making noticeable gains in protecting the environment from fossil fuel use.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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The immediate post-facial glow was noticeable, but the more gradual improvements came from regular, at-home use.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The set-piece prowess is still there, and accounts for nearly 37 per cent of their xG (the fifth-highest in the league), but there has been a discernible shift so far in the type of chances created from open play.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Black Rabbit name checks Coney Island and alludes to Vince and Jake having a working-class background of some sort, but doesn’t have anything discernible to say about New Yorkers or class in America.—
Andrew Bernard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The environment of transformation is inescapable, and small, perceptible shifts in our way of working happen almost immediately.—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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