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English noun: detection

1. detection (cognition) the perception that something has occurred or some state exists


SamplesEarly detection can often lead to a cure.


Synonymssensing


Broader (hypernym)perception

2. detection (act) the act of detecting something; catching sight of something


Synonymscatching, espial, spotting, spying


Broader (hypernym)discovery, find, uncovering

3. detection (communication) the detection that a signal is being received


Synonymssignal detection


Broader (hypernym)reception

4. detection (act) a police investigation to determine the perpetrator


SamplesDetection is hard on the feet.


Synonymsdetecting, detective work, sleuthing


Broader (hypernym)police investigation, police work









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