detection
gb/dɪtˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
B1
English
~ 4100
észlelés, felderítés, felismerés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
detection of [something]
Early detection of the disease can save lives.
A betegség korai felismerése életeket menthet.
The police used new technology for crime detection.
A rendőrség új technológiát használt a bűncselekmények felderítésére.
Smoke detectors are designed for the rapid detection of fires.
The scientist developed a new method for virus detection.
Detection of errors in the system is crucial.
Learner examples
The detection of the fire was fast.
Gyorsan észlelték a tüzet.
Early detection can help stop the problem.
A korai felismerés segíthet megfékezni a problémát.
The camera helps with crime detection.
Detection of water leaks is important.
The test is for the detection of the virus.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'detection' with 'detector'; 'detection' is the process, while 'detector' is the device.
Meaning
The act of discovering something
Collocations
early detection
|crime detection
|detection system
|detection method
|detection device
Synonyms
discovery (Emphasizes the moment or fact of finding something, whereas 'detection' often stresses the process or method.)
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identification (Focuses on recognizing and naming something once detected.)
Antonyms
concealment (Hiding something so it cannot be detected.)
Themes
science
|security
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of finding or noticing something that is hard to see or know about.
The process of discovering, identifying, or noticing the presence of something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious.
Grammar
Dictionary form
detection
IPA
GB/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - tec - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: detection
- Plural: detection, detections
Word family
Forms
detections
noun
Related words
detectable
adjective C1
detective
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undetectable
adjective
Advanced or less common
detectability
noun
Expressions
crime detection
1/kɹˈaɪm dɪtˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Finding and investigating crimes
The work of finding out that a crime has happened and learning who did it.
Examples
- Modern technology has improved crime detection.
- Crime detection requires careful evidence analysis.
early detection
1/ˈɚli dɪtˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Finding a problem early
Finding a problem or danger before it becomes serious.
Examples
- Early detection of cancer greatly increases survival rates.
- Regular check-ups help with the early detection of diseases.
smoke detection
1/smˈoʊk dɪtˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Finding smoke in an area
Finding smoke in the air, usually with a machine.
Examples
- Smoke detection systems are installed in every room.
- The alarm was triggered by smoke detection in the kitchen.