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detection

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛkʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of detection

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed:the early detection of fetal abnormalities
  • the work of a detective in investigating a crime:modern technology is essential to crime detection

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'revelation of what is concealed'): from late Latin detectio(n-), from Latin detegere 'uncover' (see detect)

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