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detection

noun

the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

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Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

dəˈtɛkʃən

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noun

  1. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

noun

  1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

    “detection is hard on the feet”

noun

  1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

    “early detection can often lead to a cure”

noun

  1. the detection that a signal is being received

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Example Sentences

detection is hard on the feet
early detection can often lead to a cure

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