detection

noun

di-ˈtek-shən How to pronounce detection (audio)
Definition of detectionnext
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 The detection company Pangram scored her novel Shy Girl to be 78% AI. — Luke Stoffel, Fortune, 22 July 2026 Inside a swarm, observations from multiple platforms can potentially be compared, allowing one drone’s detection to be verified or tracked by others. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The research paper also describes EEG detection through hair. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 The Cirqa Smart Band can track 80 activity types, with automatic detection of typical exercises such as running and walking, plus specialized modes for other activities such as archery and yoga. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for detection
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  • There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Maiklem has done more than anyone to give voice to the soulful aspect of mudlarking—its possibilities for escape and discovery at the same time.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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