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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This technology allows for early detection of potential threats, such as flooding, fires or earthquakes, and enables proactive measures to safeguard infrastructure.
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Danny Hayes Ii, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
One walked with a fake limp, and others wore fake hands—anything to avoid detection from the police.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Knowles, a cancer survivor himself, will serve as a global ambassador for the project, leveraging his platform to raise awareness and advocate for early detection and treatment.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Danny Hayes Ii, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
One walked with a fake limp, and others wore fake hands—anything to avoid detection from the police.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Knowles, a cancer survivor himself, will serve as a global ambassador for the project, leveraging his platform to raise awareness and advocate for early detection and treatment.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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