Synonyms of detection

detection

noun

di-ˈtek-shən 

as in discovery

the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time

my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discovery
• finding
• awareness
• exploration
• spotting
• disclosure
• invention
• unearthing
• creation
• exposure
• revelation
• espial
• notice
• uncovering
• unveiling
• rediscovery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• disappearance
• concealment
• hiding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detection

Researchers found that depression, vertigo, headaches and other conditions were more common during the five years preceding diagnosis, potentially offering clues for earlier detection. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

However, studying familial genetic predispositions can help elucidate how lung cancer develops and lead to new biomarkers for early cancer detection in high-risk groups. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Enabling that mode augments the on-device scam detection first shipped in March 2025, adding cloud analysis run in Google’s Private AI Compute environment. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Amazon says no one is viewing anything from the drones live, with onboard cameras and sensors used only for navigation and obstacle detection, operating independently. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026