detect

[dɪˈtɛkt]

detect Definition

  • 1to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
  • 2to find out if something illegal or wrong is happening

Using detect: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The test is designed to detect the presence of drugs in urine.

  • Example

    The police are trying to detect any signs of corruption.

  • Example

    It's difficult to detect any change in his mood.

  • Example

    The new software can detect and remove viruses from your computer.

  • Example

    The dog was able to detect the scent of the missing person.

detect Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for detect

Phrases with detect

  • the process of investigating a crime or problem to find out the facts

    Example

    The journalist did some detective work to uncover the truth about the scandal.

  • a type of story, often a novel, in which a detective tries to solve a crime

    Example

    She enjoys reading detective stories in her free time.

  • detective novel

    a novel in which a detective solves a crime

    Example

    Agatha Christie is famous for her detective novels.

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Summary: detect in Brief

To 'detect' [dɪˈtɛkt] means to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see or hear. It can also mean to find out if something illegal or wrong is happening. Examples include 'The test is designed to detect the presence of drugs in urine,' and 'The new software can detect and remove viruses from your computer.' 'Detect' extends into phrases like 'detective work,' referring to the process of investigating a crime or problem to find out the facts.

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