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detection
noun
The act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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dəˈtɛkʃən
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noun
The act of detecting something; catching sight of something
noun
A police investigation to determine the perpetrator
“Detection is hard on the feet”
noun
The perception that something has occurred or some state exists
“Early detection can often lead to a cure”
noun
The detection that a signal is being received
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Detection is hard on the feet
Early detection can often lead to a cure
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