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
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Recent Examples of detection
More importantly, the accuracy and turnaround time for actual fault detection is completed within three days.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bose has also improved its on-head detection features.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In the past, Randall recalls fraudsters constantly evolving and outpacing the detection tactics of human staff.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Lens Live uses machine learning models, paired with computer vision object detection to pinpoint the products consumers are trying to find.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bose has also improved its on-head detection features.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In the past, Randall recalls fraudsters constantly evolving and outpacing the detection tactics of human staff.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Lens Live uses machine learning models, paired with computer vision object detection to pinpoint the products consumers are trying to find.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detection
discovery
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Our newest discovery at Amazon, the Generic 2-Story Prefabricated Tiny Home, is a one-bedroom abode with a spacious floor plan, a roomy deck, and a front porch for just $17,700.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This discovery proves that the blueprint of star formation is the same across the galaxy, no matter how rich the environment is in heavy elements.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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