espial

noun

Definition of espialnext
as in detection

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  1. detection
  2. discovery
  3. awareness
  4. finding
  5. disclosure
Noun
  • Using blood detection methods, crime scene investigators also found blood remnants on the holes, the floor below, the kitchen sink, bathroom sink and bathroom floor.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • New detection tools IEEE conducted a pilot program in 2024 to integrate tools from the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM) Integrity Hub into the peer-review workflow of IEEE Access.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
Definition of detection
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  • The discoveries were made July 21 and July 25 near the Mountain Nature Trail at Simpson Park in Glen Alpine.
    — Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The unexpected nature of the photographs mimics the discovery of what lies on the open road.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of discovery
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  • Thus, the scenarios are often of the Catch-22 variety — to continue to lean on a group of pitchers who have proved to be one of baseball’s best, while having the awareness of a mounting and taxing workload.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • There’s more awareness about the impact of our surroundings on our mental health.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of awareness
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  • The findings come as the debate surrounding the I-77 South tolls project rages on.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Consequently, the company says that its findings are an accurate measure of the likelihood that a borrower paid more than competitive market rates.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of finding
Noun
  • The 2012 disclosure law known as the STOCK Act required members to report any trades made by them or their brokers within 30 days.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • In its own disclosure about the Hugging Face incident, however, OpenAI suggested some action had been taken internally.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of disclosure
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