detection
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2.9
- noun
- /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
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detección
- Their detection is becoming more effective.
- early detection
- error detection
- virus detection
What a triumph for the early detection of narcissistic abuse.
- What a triumph for the early detection of narcissistic abuse.
- You know, we can very straightforwardly separate detection from perception.
- False alarms can be problematic for detection systems.
- But if a new substance comes out that's unable to avoid detection or a new super drug, right?
- There's been a lot of exciting breakthroughs in detection and exploration of black holes.
- Now, again, I want to remind you that red flags are early detection systems.
- You almost refer to a pattern that's like an what's called outlier detection in computer science, right?
- We have kind of standardized detection systems, right, of how to compare molecules.
- If you don't understand that every brain has an error detection mechanism within it, OK, what is that?
- It begins with the detection of a launch and it ends in nuclear winter.
- It was looking like I was would have feasibly evaded positive detection.
Examples
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Our guide provides practical advice on the detection, diagnosis, and early management of this condition.
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This is a professional attempt to avoid detection.
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You have to believe that you have the early detection system to see it when it's there.
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The good news stories in medicine are early detection, early intervention.
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That is the direct detection of gravitational waves.
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They escaped detection till the mid-20th century.
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Bangladesh has an effective surveillance system in place for the detection of emerging infectious diseases.
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Researchers report major progress toward a blood test for early detection of eight types of cancer.
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Bangladesh has an effective surveillance system in place for the detection of emerging infectious diseases.
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Our guide provides practical advice on the detection, diagnosis, and early management of this condition.
Synonyms
211
3.0
The act of watching something to learn about it
141
4.0
A time when someone sees something rare or unexpected
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4.6
Noticing things using your senses such as sight or hearing
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4.4
Noticing things with your senses, like seeing or hearing
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3.8
Seeing or noticing something, often from a distance
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2.3
Noticing something quickly, often seeing it for a short time
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9.9
To watch someone or something carefully, often in secret
Finding whether a sound or message is present in noise
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A machine that uses X-rays and computers to find plastic explosives in luggage, often at airports
- Specialized
A way to find tiny amounts of explosives on bags using a cloth and a machine
- Specialized
A system that finds distant objects like planes or ships by sending radio pulses and hearing echoes
- Specialized
A device pulled behind a ship that listens for submarines from far away
How Conclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word detection comes from the Latin parts de- ('away') and tegere ('to cover'), so it means 'to take the cover off'. Think of it as 'uncovering' something hidden, like when a radar or sensor finds a weak signal.