detection

[ dih-tek-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of detecting.
2. the fact of being detected.
3. discovery, as of error or crime:

   chance detection of smuggling.

4. Telecommunications.
   1. rectification of alternating signal currents in a radio receiver.
   2. Also called demodulation. the conversion of an alternating, modulated carrier wave or current into a direct, pulsating current equivalent to the transmitted information-bearing signal.

detection

/ dɪˈtɛkʃən /

noun

1. the act of discovering or the fact of being discovered

   detection of crime

2. the act or process of extracting information, esp at audio or video frequencies, from an electromagnetic wave See also demodulation

Other Words From

• prede·tection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of detection¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin dētēctiōn- (stem of dētēctiō ), equivalent to Latin dētēct ( us ) ( detect ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Due to screening and early detection, Trunk’s father was treated for early-stage colon cancer and survived.

From Los Angeles Times

Bomb detection dogs were used to search the entire building, and no explosives were found.

From Los Angeles Times

And its early detection made a huge difference to his chances of beating the disease.

From BBC

House Republicans estimate roughly 2 million migrants evaded detection altogether, but that’s not nearly enough to total 21 million, as Trump claims.

From Los Angeles Times

Following its first detection in the Golden State last year, the fungus is now present in five counties: Humboldt, Sutter, Placer, Amador and Inyo, according to state and federal wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• disclosure