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

This idea changed how doctors and scientists study cognitive health by emphasizing earlier detection and lifestyle changes. — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the detection of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a cattle herd in Alcona County, which is part of Michigan's Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ). — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Despite its size, 2026 ED138 was able to avoid detection for all these years because it’s located in a part of the night sky that’s crowded with stars whose light drowned it out. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

The point is to build a regulatory architecture on the detection and reduction of harm across AI applications, developers and users. — Sylvia Lu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026