C1nounsciencetechnology
US/dɪˈtek.ʃən/
UK/dɪˈtek.ʃən/
the act of noticing or finding something that is hidden or hard to see
In context
Early detection of the disease greatly improves the chance of recovery.
The thief escaped detection by wearing a hotel uniform.
Smoke detection systems must be tested every six months.
Words that go with detection
adjective + noun
- early detectionEarly detection saves lives.
noun + preposition
- detection ofThe detection of errors takes time.
verb + noun
- escape detectionThe virus can escape detection for weeks.
- avoid detectionThey used fake names to avoid detection.
- evade detectionSome malware is designed to evade detection.
noun + noun
- fraud detectionThe bank uses software for fraud detection.
- detection systemThe airport installed a new detection system.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the detection cancerCorrect: the detection of cancer