C1noun 2K

Detection

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈtekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈtekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Detection

the process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.; the fact of being discovered or noticed

In simple words: Finding or discovering something.

Detection in a sentence

• crime prevention and detection
• Last year the detection rate for car theft was just 13 per cent.
• Many problems, however, escape detection.
• Early detection of cancers is vitally important.
• The latest figures show falling crime detection rates.
• Their prey can sometimes escape detection by remaining still.
• radiation detection equipment
• the quest to improve breast cancer detection

How to use Detection

Use 'detection' in contexts related to discovering problems or identifying specific things, such as in science or security. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific technical topics.

Grammar pattern

detection + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'detective' — they find things through detection.

Related words

Collocations with Detection

• early
• crime
• fraud
• avoid
• escape
• evade
• rate
• method
• system

Synonyms for Detection

• discovery
• identification
• recognition
• revelation
• uncovering

Opposites of Detection

• ignorance
• overlooking

Common mistakes with Detection

• 'Detection' is often confused with 'detecting' as a verb.
• Mistakenly used in non-technical contexts where simpler words fit better.
• Confusing the meaning with 'inference' or 'assumption'.

Frequently asked questions about Detection

What does Detection mean?

Finding or discovering something.

What is the definition of Detection?

the process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.; the fact of being discovered or noticed

How do you use Detection in a sentence?

crime prevention and detection

Can you give another example of Detection?

Last year the detection rate for car theft was just 13 per cent.

What are synonyms for Detection?

Common alternatives include discovery, identification, recognition, revelation, uncovering.

What is the opposite of Detection?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, overlooking.

What words go with Detection?

It commonly pairs with early, crime, fraud, avoid, escape, evade, rate, method, system.

What are common mistakes when using Detection?

'Detection' is often confused with 'detecting' as a verb. Mistakenly used in non-technical contexts where simpler words fit better. Confusing the meaning with 'inference' or 'assumption'.

How do you pronounce Detection?

US: /["/dɪˈtekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈtekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Detection?

Use 'detection' in contexts related to discovering problems or identifying specific things, such as in science or security. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific technical topics.

What CEFR level is Detection?

"Detection" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.