detection
pronunciation
How to pronounce detection in British English:
UK [dɪˈtekʃn]
How to pronounce detection in American English:
US [dɪˈtekʃn]
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- Noun:
- the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
- the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
- the detection that a signal is being received
- a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
Word Origin
- detection (n.)
- early 15c., "exposure, accusation," from Latin detectionem (nominative detectio) "an uncovering," noun of action from past participle stem of detegere (see detect).
Example
- 1. They can be used for collision detection or avoidance .
- 2. Two big blind spots saved him from detection .
- 3. Another use of laser detection is for telling temperature .
- 4. This is not just to avoid detection .
- 5. Without doing anything to improve the probability of detection .