word
Detection
Dih-TEH-kshuhn
/dɪˈtɛkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
detection
Dictionary meaning
The act of detecting something.
Examples
- Detection is hard on the feet.
- Early detection can often lead to a cure.
Synonyms: espial, spying, spotting, catching
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