detection
/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: detections
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
Noun
Examples
In the old days, to my commonplace and unobserving mind, he gave no evidences of genius whatsoever. He never read me any of his manuscripts, […], and therefore my lack of detection of his promise may in some degree be pardoned.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act or process of finding or detecting an electrical signal in a carrier wave.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detection” mean?
The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
Is “detection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.