word
Detect
Dih-TEHKT
/dɪˈtɛkt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
detect
Dictionary meaning
Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
Examples
- The scientist detected high levels of lead in the drinking water.
Synonyms: find
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