detect (Meaning)
detect (v)
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
detect (a.)
Detected.
detect (v. t.)
To uncover; to discover; to find out; to bring to light; as, to detect a crime or a criminal; to detect a mistake in an account.
To inform against; to accuse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detect
Synonyms:
- rummage
- nose out
- ferret (out)
- spot
- rout (out)
- scare up
- sight
- search (for or out)
- espy
- look for
- root (out)
- seek
Antonyms:
detect Sentence Examples
- The security system was able to detect the intruder's presence in the building.
- The scientist used sophisticated equipment to detect the presence of bacteria in the water sample.
- It's essential to detect signs of trouble early to prevent larger issues from arising.
- The radar system can detect incoming missiles from long distances.
- The dog's keen sense of smell allowed it to detect the hidden drugs in the luggage.
- Engineers developed a sensor to detect changes in temperature within the engine.
- Advanced software was employed to detect fraudulent transactions in real-time.
- Doctors can use imaging technology to detect tumors in the body.
- The security checkpoint was designed to detect any weapons or prohibited items.
- Conservationists use tracking devices to detect the movement of endangered species in the wild.
FAQs About the word detect
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact ofDetected., To uncover; to discover; to find out; to bring to light; as, to detect a crime or a criminal
get, locate, discover,find, learn, dig up, turn up, scout (up), track (down), find out
overlook, lose, overlook, pass over, lose, miss, pass over,miss, misplace,misplace
The security system was able to detect the intruder's presence in the building.
The scientist used sophisticated equipment to detect the presence of bacteria in the water sample.
It's essential to detect signs of trouble early to prevent larger issues from arising.
The radar system can detect incoming missiles from long distances.
