DETECTION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of detection The airport sits near bird habitats yet lacks thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar used to alert air traffic controllers and pilots to the presence of birds, according to the government. —

James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms to Watch For There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, which makes early detection critical. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 Brightly colored swimwear can aid in quicker detection but does not replace adult supervision. —

Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Therefore, the standard should be set at the detection limit. —

Sarah Todd, STAT, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for detection

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discovery

Noun

The discoveries have exceeded expectations, and archaeologists believe additional caves will be uncovered.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Police said a customer at the time of the discovery had reported that a jar appeared to have been tampered with, but no one had consumed the baby food.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 May 2026