C1
detection vs detective vs detector
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| detectionnoun/dɪˈtek.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of noticing or finding something that is hidden or hard to see | Goes with early detection | Example Early detection of the disease greatly improves the chance of recovery. |
| detectivenoun/dɪˈtek.tɪv/ | Meaning a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find out who committed a crime | Goes with private detective | Example She loves reading detective novels on long train journeys. |
| detectornoun/dɪˈtek.tər/ | Meaning A device that finds or senses something, such as smoke or metal. | Goes with — | Example Please check that the smoke detector in the kitchen has a new battery. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Please check that the smoke in the kitchen has a new battery.