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

According to the group, the isolated guitar notes were lifted from the middle of Sparks’ solo on the record, slowed down, and distorted to avoid detection or identification of the sample. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Pattern detection is also cheap, and a brain that burns about a fifth of the body’s energy can’t treat every moment as brand new. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

The system includes traffic detection cameras designed to help synchronize traffic signals, as well as surveillance cameras at 20 intersections that police could use during emergencies and criminal investigations. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

According to a report obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the department shares license plate detection information with 165 agencies, including two federal fusion centers covering the greater Los Angeles and San Francisco regions. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026