detection
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3.7
- noun
- /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
- Jargon
:
investigación
- What we did not anticipate, of course, was that we should escape detection for so long a period.
- crime detection
- fraud detection
- deception detection
Examples
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Who could better imitate the thief and avoid detection than the policeman?
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But it is useful in the detection of crime.
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In the future, the significance of programs that focus on early detection and intervention will increase.
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We train volunteers in crime detection, in first-aid and...
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However, 43.2% of the respondents have never observed the detection of cheating in the college classroom environment.
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Cervical screening: with early detection of pre-cancerous changes, effective treatment can prevent progression to cervical cancer.
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The police are focusing on the detection of fingerprints at the crime scene.
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Reliable detection of criminal activity requires skilled investigators and modern technology.
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Advances in forensic science have greatly improved the detection of various types of crimes.
Synonyms
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2.9
A careful search for the truth about something
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5.5
An official investigation into suspected wrongdoing or serious problems
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3.4
A careful search to find information and solve a crime or mystery
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2.8
A formal process by police to find facts and catch people who did the crime
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6.9
Looking into crime or suspicious events like a detective
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
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word detection comes from the Latin parts de- ('away') and tegere ('to cover'), so it means 'to uncover'. That's why a detective uses detection to find clues and reveal who did a crime.