detection
word
Definition
The act of discovering or identifying something that is hidden or not easily noticed, such as errors, diseases, or threats.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical, scientific, or security contexts ('detection of cancer', 'motion detection'). Not used for obvious discoveries. Common collocations: 'early detection', 'smoke detection', 'detection system'. Formal register.
Spanish: detecciónPortuguese (BR): detecçãoPortuguese (PT): detecçãoChinese (Simplified): 检测 - 侦测Chinese (Traditional): 偵測 - 偵查Hindi: पता लगानाArabic: اكتشافBengali: সনাক্তকরণ - আবিষ্কারRussian: обнаружение - выявлениеJapanese: 検出 - 発見Vietnamese: phát hiệnKorean: 감지 - 탐지Turkish: tespit - algılamaUrdu: انکشاف - پتہ لگاناIndonesian: deteksi - pendeteksian
Example Sentences
Detection of smoke triggered the alarm.
basic
Early detection can save lives in serious illnesses.
basic
The security system allows for quick detection of intruders.
basic
Thanks to detection software, viruses are caught before they cause damage.
natural
The new phone has facial detection to unlock the screen.
natural
Improving the detection of fake news online is a big challenge.
natural