detect

verb

de·tect di-ˈtekt How to pronounce detect (audio)

dē-

detected; detecting; detects

transitive verb

: to discover the true character of

detecting drug smugglers

: to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

detect alcohol in the blood

Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice?

: demodulate

intransitive verb

: to work as a detective

detectability

di-ˌtek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce detect (audio)

dē-

noun

detectable

di-ˈtek-tə-bəl How to pronounce detect (audio)

dē-

adjective

Synonyms

ascertain
descry
determine
dig out
dig up
discover
dredge (up)
ferret (out)
find
find out
get
hit (on or upon)
hunt (down or up)
learn
locate
nose out
root (out)
rout (out)
rummage
run down
scare up
scout (up)
track (down)
turn up

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Example Sentences

The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood. This type of cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages.

Recent Examples on the Web That could give more time for the engines to reach the right temperature or the sensor to detect them.

Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 As the coronavirus swept across the globe, the agency’s renowned specialists bumbled an early test to detect it.

Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 The Microwave Limb Sounder instrument can measure natural signals of microwaves from Earth's atmosphere and detect them even through thick ash clouds.

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 The platform relies on moderation algorithms to cull hate speech and violence, but the systems struggle to detect them in non-English posts, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) says.

Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 1 Aug. 2022 If that’s the case, LUX-ZEPLIN could be able to detect them.

Seth Borenstein, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 If that's the case, LUX-ZEPLIN could be able to detect them.

Seth Borenstein, ajc, 7 July 2022 Some attacks are hidden, and no amount of manual checks will detect them.

Jacob Loveless, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Of course, being able to detect it early doesn’t negate the need for a cure.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 22 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin detectus, past participle of detegere to uncover, detect, from de- + tegere to cover — more at thatch

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	detect
释义	detect verb de·tect di-ˈtekt dē- detected; detecting; detects transitive verb 1 : to discover the true character of detecting drug smugglers 2 : to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of detect alcohol in the blood Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice? 3 : demodulate intransitive verb : to work as a detective detectability di-ˌtek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē dē- noun detectable di-ˈtek-tə-bəl dē- adjective Synonyms ascertain descry determine dig out dig up discover dredge (up) ferret (out) find find out get hit (on or upon) hunt (down or up) learn locate nose out root (out) rout (out) rummage run down scare up scout (up) track (down) turn up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood. This type of cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages. Recent Examples on the Web That could give more time for the engines to reach the right temperature or the sensor to detect them. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 As the coronavirus swept across the globe, the agency’s renowned specialists bumbled an early test to detect it. Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 The Microwave Limb Sounder instrument can measure natural signals of microwaves from Earth's atmosphere and detect them even through thick ash clouds. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 The platform relies on moderation algorithms to cull hate speech and violence, but the systems struggle to detect them in non-English posts, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) says. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 1 Aug. 2022 If that’s the case, LUX-ZEPLIN could be able to detect them. Seth Borenstein, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 If that's the case, LUX-ZEPLIN could be able to detect them. Seth Borenstein, ajc, 7 July 2022 Some attacks are hidden, and no amount of manual checks will detect them. Jacob Loveless, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Of course, being able to detect it early doesn’t negate the need for a cure. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 22 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin detectus, past participle of detegere to uncover, detect, from de- + tegere to cover — more at thatch First Known Use 1574, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition detect verb de·tect di-ˈtekt detected; detecting : to learn that something or someone is or was there detect smoke detect verb as in to find to come upon after searching, study, or effort I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance find learn locate discover ascertain determine get descry find out run down turn up dig out rummage nose out scare up dig up spot track (down) sight seek espy dredge (up) scout (up) ferret (out) hit (on or upon) hunt (down or up) rout (out) root (out) look for search (for or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms overlook miss pass over lose mislay misplace misset See More
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detect

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