detected
/dɪˈtɛktɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Having been noticed.
Adjective
Examples
The detected submarine was tracked by sonar, it was easy once they knew where to look.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detected” mean?
Having been noticed.
Is “detected” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.