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detecting

/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/

detectingnoun

Translations

détection

The detecting of the gas leak was crucial to prevent any accidents.

La détection de la fuite de gaz était cruciale pour éviter tout accident.

Definitions

The act or process of discovering or identifying the presence of something.

The detecting of the gas leak was crucial to prevent any accidents.

Synonyms

detectinggerund / present participle

/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe devices or processes that perform detection

Translations

détecteurS’emploie surtout en contexte technique ou pour des dispositifs.

Smoke-detecting alarms are installed throughout the building.

Des alarmes détectrices de fumée sont installées dans tout le bâtiment.

Definitions

Capable of or designed to detect or discover the presence of something

Smoke-detecting alarms are installed throughout the building.

Synonyms

detectverb

detecting

ing-form

detected

Past Simple

detected

Past Participle

detecting

ing-form

/dɪˈtɛkt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

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