detecting

UK
/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/

Translations

detectingnoun
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.
detectinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe devices or processes that perform detection
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.
detectverb

detecting

Gerund

detected
Past Simple
detected
Past Participle
detecting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtɛkt/
US
/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.

Definitions

detectingnoun
The act or process of discovering or identifying the presence of something.
The detecting of the gas leak was crucial to prevent any accidents.
detectinggerund / present participle
Capable of or designed to detect or discover the presence of something
Smoke-detecting alarms are installed throughout the building.
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.