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

Jack Stubbs, who leads OpenAI’s scams detection and prevention work, attributed the lower use by older adults to ChatGPT’s wider user base, which skews younger. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

None of the eight simulations were impervious to the threats, and even when agents detected a risk, the detection didn’t translate into the agents trying to contain the threat. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot detection are included as standard. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

This week, Bea Nolan and I talk to Substack cofounder and CEO Chris Best about his decision to add an AI writing detection feature to the platform. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026