detect

[dɪˈtɛkt]

detect Definition

• 1. to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for detect

• discern
• spot
• identify
• uncover
• reveal

Antonyms for detect

• miss
• overlook
• ignore

Phrases with detect

• detective work

  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.

• detective story

  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.