detection detection /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ noun [U]
1 F0 the fact of noticing or discovering something: » Early detection of the cancer improves the chances of successful treatment.» bomb detectionThesaurus+: ↑Finding and discovering2 F0 the fact of the police discovering information about crimes: » a low/high crime detection rateThesaurus+: ↑Relating to detection and solving crimes |