Synonyms of detections

detections

noun

plural of detection

as in discoveries

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

• discoveries
• findings
• explorations
• inventions
• disclosures
• exposures
• revelations
• espials
• creations
• notices
• rediscoveries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losses
• disappearances
• concealments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detections

Many of those detections cannot immediately be linked to known satellites or debris. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

The majority of the pest detections have been of immature life stages of the insect such as egg masses. — Lizzie Kane july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

The detections, so far totaling 32 animals including sheep and goats as of Sunday, have largely clustered in southern Texas. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

In cybersecurity terms, this resembles perimeter filtering, heuristic detections and anomaly flags that are designed to catch suspicious activity quickly without waiting for perfect attribution. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Sharktivity provides information and push notifications on white shark sightings, detections, and movements to raise awareness and help people and sharks co-exist. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026

The sensitivity of the gravitational wave detectors has only increased in recent years, with detections currently occurring as frequently as three to four times each week during observational run phases between down periods that allow further advancement of sensitivity. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026

With more frequent and geographically diverse sampling, as well as testing for a wider variety of PFAS, detections would almost certainly rise. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 2026

The first hours of testing produced an immediate flood of detections. — Annika Hammerschlag, Fortune, 20 May 2026