Synonyms for detection
dɪˈtɛk ʃənde·tec·tion

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1. detection, sensingnoun

   the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

   "early detection can often lead to a cure"

   Synonyms:
   detective work, spying, sleuthing, sensing, detecting, signal detection, catching, espial, perception, spotting

2. detection, catching, espial, spying, spottingnoun

   the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

   Synonyms:
   detective work, spying, staining, sleuthing, sensing, detecting, signal detection, catching, espial, maculation, undercover work, spotting, contracting

3. signal detection, detectionnoun

   the detection that a signal is being received

   Synonyms:
   detective work, sleuthing, sensing, detecting, signal detection, catching, espial, spying, spotting

4. detection, detecting, detective work, sleuthingnoun

   a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

   "detection is hard on the feet"

   Synonyms:
   detective work, spying, sleuthing, sensing, detecting, signal detection, catching, espial, spotting

Matched Categories

1. • Perception
   • Police Work
   • Reception

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1. detectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   discovery

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1. List of paraphrases for "detection":

   detecting, detect, discovery, screening, sensing, detections, identification, detector, mine-detection, testing, law, detected, diagnosis, reconnaisance, reconnaissance, warning, discover, detectability

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1. The USDA:

   Using permits for field trials of GE (genetically engineered) wheat provides an additional level of safeguarding based on, and consistent with the biology of wheat, it became clear to us following the GE wheat incident in Oregon that the detection of regulated GE wheat where it was not authorized, had great potential to disrupt wheat markets globally.

2. Inspector General -LRB- OIG -RRB-:

   It asserted that it had taken significant steps to improve the health and welfare of State Department explosive detection canines provided to Jordan and, moreover, stated that the program had to continue, regardless of these health and welfare concerns, due to ongoing national security issues in the region, however, the death of two canines from non-natural causes — namely, hyperthermia and poisoning — since June 2019 raises serious questions about the Department's contention that it has taken adequate steps to protect their health and safety.

3. Guo Yutuan:

   We are using life detection instruments to monitor signs of life and professional breaking-in tools to make forcible entries. We are trying our utmost to save trapped people.

4. Charlie Richter:

   We believe our unique TB Detection Rat technology will prove itself as an effective mass-screening tool, we then aim to expand the program to all prisons, shantytowns, factories and other settings in Tanzania, Mozambique and other high TB-burden countries, as well as in high-risk groups such as those individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This will improve and save lives all over the globe at a low cost.

5. Gottfried Leibbrandt:

   We can provide tools and best practices for such a detection at the receiving bank.