detection

/di'tekʃn/
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detection

A doctor uses early detection to diagnose a patient.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of discovering or noticing the existence, presence, or fact of something: The process of finding or identifying something that is not obvious or is hidden.
    • The perception or realization that something has happened or exists: The act of becoming aware of a specific event or state.
    • (In technology) The process of identifying the presence of a signal, object, or substance: Often used in contexts like electronics, security, or medicine.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The early detection of the disease saved his life. (Becoming aware of the disease at an early stage saved his life.)
    • The new system allows for the detection of smoke and fire. (The new system enables the discovery of smoke and fire.)
    • His detection of the error prevented a major problem. (His discovery of the mistake prevented a serious issue.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Escape detection": To avoid being discovered or noticed.

    • The spy managed to escape detection for years. (The spy succeeded in not being found for years.)

  • "Detection limit": (Technical) The smallest amount of a substance that an instrument or method can reliably identify.

    • This sensor has a very low detection limit for toxic gases. (This sensor can identify very tiny amounts of poisonous gases.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Detect (verb): To discover or identify the presence or existence of.

    • The test can detect the virus. (The test can find the virus.)

  • Detector (noun): A device or instrument used to discover the presence of something.

    • A metal detector is used at airports. (A device for finding metal is used at airports.)

  • Detective (noun): A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and detect crime.

    • The detective solved the mystery. (The investigator solved the puzzle.)
Synonyms
  • Discovery: The act of finding something for the first time.
  • Identification: The act of recognizing or naming something.
  • Observation: The action of closely watching or noticing something.
  • Perception: The ability to become aware of something through the senses.
Related Phrases

  • Detection system: A set of devices or procedures designed to find something.

    • The building's detection system alerted everyone. (The building's discovery mechanism warned everyone.)

  • Detection rate: The frequency or percentage at which something is successfully found.

    • The detection rate for this cancer has improved. (The rate at which this cancer is found has gotten better.)
Related Idioms
  • "Fly under the radar": To avoid detection or attention. (Note: This idiom uses the concept of detection but is not a direct phrase with the word "detection".)
    • The small startup flew under the radar for a long time. (The small company avoided being noticed for a long time.)
detection

A doctor uses early detection to diagnose a patient.

Noun
  1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
    • detection is hard on the feet
  2. the detection that a signal is being received
  3. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
  4. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
    • early detection can often lead to a cure

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