detection

Noun
  1. The perception that something has occurred or some state exists (synset 105718634)
    "early detection can often lead to a cure"
    is a type of: perception - the process of perceiving
    same as: sensing
  2. The act of detecting something;
    Catching sight of something (synset 100151907)
    is a type of: discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something
    same as: catching, espial, spotting, spying
  3. The detection that a signal is being received (synset 106291828)
    is a type of: reception - quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
    same as: signal detection
  4. A police investigation to determine the perpetrator (synset 100636448)
    "detection is hard on the feet"
    is a type of: police investigation, police work - the investigation of criminal activities
    same as: detecting, detective work, sleuthing

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