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 This is the first such direct detection on Mars, setting the stage for newer discoveries by upcoming Mars missions such as the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin rover. Unnati Ashar, Space.com, 2 July 2025 Leak detection: Smart meters can detect continuous or abnormal water flow, indicating a potential leak or unintended water use. Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Early detection of eye disease is crucial, experts agree, as timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss. Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for detection
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discovery
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  • Simply feeding a list of discovery call questions won’t cut it.
    Mickey Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • And Proxima seems to have become a really exciting place of discovery.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025

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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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