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detect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtɛkt/

Forms: detects, detecting, detected

detect means: To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.

verb

NOTICE OR FINDB2

To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.

  • I could detect a faint smell.
  • The sensor detected movement outside.
  • Can you detect any change in her voice?

Similar words: notice, discover, spot

Common phrases: detect a smell, detect a change, detect movement, detect an error

Questions about detect

What does detect mean?

To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.

What is detect in other languages?

Türkçe: tespit etmek · Español: detectar · Français: détecter · Deutsch: erkennen · Italiano: rilevare · 日本語: 検知する

How do you pronounce detect?

It is pronounced /dɪˈtɛkt/.

How do you use detect in a sentence?

I could detect a faint smell. The sensor detected movement outside.

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