Detection: meaning, definitions and examples

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detection

 

[ dษชหˆtษ›kสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime

The action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed or in disguise.

Synonyms

discovery, exposure, uncovering

Examples of usage

  • The detection of illegal substances by the police was crucial in solving the case.
  • His sharp detection skills led to the discovery of the hidden camera.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The action or process of identifying the nature or existence of something using technology or instruments.

Synonyms

identification, recognition, spotting

Examples of usage

  • The detection of malware on the computer was possible thanks to the antivirus software.
  • Modern radar systems allow for the detection of enemy aircraft from long distances.
Context #3 | Noun

science

The act of discovering or identifying the presence of a particular phenomenon or substance.

Synonyms

discovery, finding, identification

Examples of usage

  • The detection of gravitational waves confirmed a major prediction of Einstein's theory of relativity.
  • Scientists are working on improving the detection of early signs of cancer.

Translations

Translations of the word "detection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detecรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคพ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erkennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendeteksian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykrywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tespit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ detekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ€ๆต‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkrivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppgรถtvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸkar etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detecciรณn

Word origin

The word 'detection' originated from the Latin word 'detectio', which means 'uncovering' or 'exposing'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to encompass not only criminal investigations but also technological advancements and scientific discoveries.

See also: detect, detectable, detecting, detective, detectives, detector, detectors, undetectable, undetected.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,446, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.