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