ESPIAL Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

espial

noun

Definition of espial

as in detection

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Noun

The aircraft can carry electro-optical instruments for observation, communications equipment, or detection systems.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Subsequently, reports surfaced of issues preventing users from connecting with Teams, Azure, OneDrive, Copilot and other offerings, with the dashboard of outage detection site DownDetector filled almost entirely by Microsoft.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of detection

Noun

Federal research funding supports jobs and businesses while producing discoveries and training the workforce on which private industry depends.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Many academic researchers publish only a handful of papers each year, seeking scientific discoveries or solutions to everyday problems facing businesses and government agencies.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of discovery

Noun

The findings could eventually support smart wound dressings, flexible medical devices and wearable technologies designed to help prevent infections without relying solely on antibiotics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Others brought up additional findings from KDKA's investigation, noting structural problems inside the building.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of finding

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Normalize options for flexibility, workload reduction or time away without requiring unnecessary disclosure.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Tennessee law prohibits the public disclosure of any individual or entity involved in procuring lethal substances or carrying out executions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of disclosure

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