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
Several board members expressed grief and reluctance over installing weapon detection systems in middle schools, but also acknowledged the need for more safety measures.
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
By merging different material detection methods, the system can identify fiber composition and contaminants—like trace amounts of spandex, nylon and acrylic below 2 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The tech — Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL) — is a flexible circuit sheet that bends, sketches, and survives in fabrics while carrying functions such as heating, lighting, or pressure detection.
—Jamie Landeau, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
The growth reflects progress in both detection and treatment, but also in long-term follow-up and ongoing support.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
By merging different material detection methods, the system can identify fiber composition and contaminants—like trace amounts of spandex, nylon and acrylic below 2 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The tech — Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL) — is a flexible circuit sheet that bends, sketches, and survives in fabrics while carrying functions such as heating, lighting, or pressure detection.
—Jamie Landeau, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
The growth reflects progress in both detection and treatment, but also in long-term follow-up and ongoing support.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detection
discovery
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The initial financial crimes investigation that led to the discovery of the bodies found that Kraus had been collecting his parents’ social security benefits and using the funds for his own personal use, according to police.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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William Prud’homme, 34, posted his discovery on the r/TheWayWeWere subreddit, a channel dedicated to old photos, scanned documents, articles and anecdotes from the past.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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