"detect" as verb
1 - To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing
"detect" as adjective
1 - Detected.
detect
/dɪˈtɛkt/
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Definition
Detect means to find or discover something, especially something hidden or difficult to see. It can also mean to recognize or identify something, like a problem or a clue.
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Synonyms
1 - notice
2 - observe
3 - perceive
4 - discern
5 - recognize
6 - uncover
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Antonyms
1 - conceal
2 - miss
3 - overlook
4 - fail
5 - blind
6 - hide
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Examples in Context
1 - An observing parent can detect when their child is upset.
1 - Un padre atento puede detectar cuando su hijo está angustiado.
2 - A skilled taster can detect subtle notes in both coffee and tea.
2 - Un catador hábil puede detectar notas sutiles tanto en café como en té.
3 - An effective survey meter can detect even the smallest traces of radiation.
3 - Un dosímetro efectivo puede detectar incluso las trazas más pequeñas de radiación.
4 - The night watchman's keen senses help him detect any unusual noises.
4 - Los agudos sentidos del sereno le ayudan a detectar cualquier ruido inusual.
5 - Certain animals can detect infrared light to locate prey or navigate.
5 - Algunos animales pueden detectar luz infrarroja para localizar presas o navegar.
6 - She could detect the faintest change in his attitude towards her.
6 - Podía detectar el más leve cambio en su actitud hacia ella.
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