detect
word
/dɪˈtɛkt/
di-TEKT
/dɪtˈɛkt/
di-TEKT
Definition
To notice or discover something, especially something hidden or hard to see. Often used when identifying problems, signals, or changes.
Usage & Nuances
Common in science, technology, and law enforcement contexts. Often used with objects like 'problems', 'signals', 'disease', or 'movement'. Formal in tone; casual speech may use 'notice' or 'find' instead.
Spanish: detectarPortuguese (BR): detectarPortuguese (PT): detetarChinese (Simplified): 检测到 - 发现Chinese (Traditional): 檢測到 - 發現Hindi: पता लगानाArabic: يكتشفBengali: সনাক্ত করা - আবিষ্কার করাRussian: обнаружить - выявитьJapanese: 検出する - 見つけ出すVietnamese: phát hiệnKorean: 감지하다 - 발견하다Turkish: tespit etmek - algılamakUrdu: پتا لگانا - معلوم کرناIndonesian: mendeteksi - menemukan
Example Sentences
The test is designed to detect even the tiniest errors.
natural
The doctor can detect signs of illness early.
basic
Cameras can detect movement at night.
basic
It’s hard to detect the smell of gas sometimes.
basic
Can your phone detect Wi-Fi networks nearby?
natural
Sometimes it’s impossible to detect a lie just by looking at someone.
natural