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detect
[dih-tekt]
verb (used with object)
to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act.
to detect someone cheating.
to discover the existence of.
to detect the odor of gas.
to find out the true character or activity of.
to detect a spy.
Telecommunications.
to rectify alternating signal currents in a radio receiver.
to demodulate.
detect
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
to perceive or notice
to detect a note of sarcasm
to discover the existence or presence of (esp something likely to elude observation)
to detect alcohol in the blood
to extract information from (an electromagnetic wave)
obsoleteto reveal or expose (a crime, criminal, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- detectable adjective
- detectible adjective
- detectability noun
- detectibility noun
- predetect verb (used with object)
- undetectable adjective
- undetectably adverb
- undetected adjective
- undetectible adjective
- ˈٱٱ noun
- ˈٱٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of detect1
Example Sentences
In the wreckage, investigators will also examine fuel filters, lines, valves and residual fuel to check for contamination - something that's easy to detect or rule out, a crash investigator who preferred to remain unnamed, said.
A spokesman called on residents around the volcano "to evacuate to safe locations" as tremors were still being detected, which indicated ongoing volcanic activity.
A significant proportion of abuse stems from betting, according to Signify, which has been working with tennis authorities on detecting abuse through an artificial intelligence-led detection system called Threat Matrix.
The screening detects HPV - the type of infection which is the main cause of cervical cancer.
But once such species are introduced, detecting and eradicating them quickly becomes the goal.
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What are other ways to saydetect?
To detect is to discover something hidden or unknown. When should you use detect over learn, discover, or ascertain? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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