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detect

/dɪˈtɛkt/

Translations

detectverb

detected

Past Simple

detected

Past Participle

detecting

Gerund

/dɪˈtɛkt/

détecterSens général et technique.

The scientist was able to detect the faint signal from the distant star.

Le scientifique a pu détecter le faible signal provenant de l'étoile lointaine.

Additional translations

décelerS'emploie surtout pour des signes, indices ou anomalies peu visibles.

repérerS'emploie quand il s'agit de remarquer ou d'identifier quelque chose de discret ou difficile à voir.

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detectverb

To discover or identify the presence or existence of something.

The scientist was able to detect the faint signal from the distant star.

To notice or become aware of something, especially something that is not immediately obvious.

The security system can detect any unauthorized entry into the building.