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detection

UK
/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/

Translations

detectionnoun
detections
pl
Early detection of cancer can save lives.
La détection précoce du cancer peut sauver des vies.
Synonyms
identification
ascertainment
detection
diagnosis
finding
uncovering
recognition
discovery
detectionadjective
UK
/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the process or equipment of detecting.
de détectionSe dit d’un dispositif, d’un système ou d’un procédé servant à détecter.
The army deployed detection drones along the border.
L’armée a déployé des drones de détection le long de la frontière.

Definitions

detectionnoun
The act or process of discovering or identifying the presence of something, especially something hidden or difficult to notice.
Early detection of cancer can save lives.
The ability or means, often using specialized equipment, to discover or sense the presence of something.
Sensitive infrared cameras allow the detection of even minute temperature changes.
detectionadjective
Relating to or used for detecting or detection.
The army deployed detection drones along the border.
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