detection
noun
de·tec·tion
di-ˈtek-shən 
Examples of detection in a Sentence
I don't know how the errors managed to avoid detection for so long.
my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen
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Early detection and containment efforts are critical to minimizing the outbreak and safeguarding public health.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Similarly, agent networks can enhance fraud detection, risk management and customer interactions in finance.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The fountain also has a low-water detection system, automatically stopping if water levels get too low.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
With rapid detection of cases, culling of infected birds and isolation of sick cows, there has not been a major outbreak in the last month.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Similarly, agent networks can enhance fraud detection, risk management and customer interactions in finance.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The fountain also has a low-water detection system, automatically stopping if water levels get too low.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
With rapid detection of cases, culling of infected birds and isolation of sick cows, there has not been a major outbreak in the last month.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detection
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detection. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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