detection

Definition

  • n. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
  • n. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
  • n. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

Word forms

Plural
detections

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The detection of smoke in the building triggered the fire alarm.

  2. n.

    The detection system in the laboratory is very advanced and can identify even the smallest particles.