detection
gb/dɪtˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 4100
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
action
1
The act of discovering something
The act of finding or noticing something that is hard to see or know about.
Padrão de uso:
detection of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'detection' with 'detector'; 'detection' is the process, while 'detector' is the device.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
concealment (Hiding something so it cannot be detected.)
Colocações
early detection
|crime detection
|detection system
|detection method
|detection device
Temas
science
|security
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Early detection of the disease can save lives.
- The police used new technology for crime detection.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The detection of the fire was fast.
- Early detection can help stop the problem.
- The camera helps with crime detection.
- Detection of water leaks is important.
- The test is for the detection of the virus.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
detection
AFI
GB/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪtˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
de - tec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: detection
- Plural: detection, detections
Família de palavras
Forms
detections
noun
Related words
detectable
adjective C1
detective
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undetectable
adjective
Advanced or less common
detectability
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Smoke detection systems are installed in every room.
- The alarm was triggered by smoke detection in the kitchen.