detection

[dih-tek-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of detecting.

2. the fact of being detected.

3. discovery, as of error or crime.

   chance detection of smuggling.

4. Telecommunications.

   1. rectification of alternating signal currents in a radio receiver.

   2. Also called demodulation. the conversion of an alternating, modulated carrier wave or current into a direct, pulsating current equivalent to the transmitted information-bearing signal.

detection

/ dɪˈtɛkʃən /

noun

1. the act of discovering or the fact of being discovered

   detection of crime

2. the act or process of extracting information, esp at audio or video frequencies, from an electromagnetic wave See also demodulation

Other Word Forms

• predetection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of detection¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin dētēctiōn- (stem of dētēctiō ), equivalent to Latin dētēct ( us ) ( detect ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

But this detection has come as a blow to a sector beleaguered by costs, incoming taxation changes, and other disease threats.

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Direct detection has not been possible because dark matter particles do not interact with electromagnetic force -- meaning they do not absorb, reflect or emit light.

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According to the authors, the results point to a significant weakness in current prevention practices because today's guidelines may overlook individuals who would benefit from earlier detection and protective treatment.

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In other words, one or more of them would help coordinate development of the Golden Dome and provide detection and targeting software for it.

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Chen reckons the move is an advantage as competition in lidar, or light detection and ranging, focuses increasingly on chip-level innovation.

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Related Words

• disclosure