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detection

noun

The act of detecting something; catching sight of something

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Word Facts

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

How it sounds

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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