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Meaning & Definition of Detection in English

English

Detection

/dɪtɛkʃən/

noun

1. The perception that something has occurred or some state exists

  • "Early detection can often lead to a cure"
synonym:
  • detection,
  • sensing

2. The act of detecting something

  • Catching sight of something
synonym:
  • detection,
  • catching,
  • espial,
  • spying,
  • spotting

3. The detection that a signal is being received

synonym:
  • signal detection,
  • detection

4. A police investigation to determine the perpetrator

  • "Detection is hard on the feet"
synonym:
  • detection,
  • detecting,
  • detective work,
  • sleuthing