detected Definition
discovered or noticed something, especially something that is not easy to see or hear.
Using detected: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detected" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The security system detected movement in the room.
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The doctor detected a problem during the examination.
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The test can detect the presence of drugs in the body.
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The software detected an error in the code.
detected Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for detected
- discovered
- spotted
- noticed
- sensed
- identified
Antonyms for detected
Phrases with detected
Example
The detective work revealed that the suspect had a motive for the murder.
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She enjoys reading detective stories and trying to solve the mystery before the end of the book.
detective novel
a novel in which a detective solves a crime or series of crimes
Example
The author's latest book is a detective novel set in Victorian London.
Summary: detected in Brief
'Detected' [dɪˈtɛktɪd] means discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see or hear. It is often used in the context of security systems, medical examinations, and software. 'Detective work,' 'detective story,' and 'detective novel' are related phrases.
