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detectionthe action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtekʃən/

Korean meaning: 숨겨진 것을 찾아내는 행위나 과정, 탐지

Korean pronunciation: 디**텍**션

Example Sentences

  • The smoke detection system went off when my roommate burned toast again.
  • Modern AI enables real-time detection of suspicious activities.
  • His lie detection skills are so good, he should work for the FBI.

detection

NOUN

//dɪˈtekʃən//

the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed

detection concept
💡 Concept

the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed

detection mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

On the DECK, the TECH enables detection of anything beneath the surface. (de·tec·tion = DECK + TECH + (action/result) → On a ship’s DECK, TECH equipment enables detection underwater → DECK + TECH → detect → detection)

detection rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Detection comes too late when you neglect — protect it before that moment.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈtekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈtekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Roottect
Suffix--ion

Origin

라틴어 'detegere'에서 유래했습니다. 'de-(벗겨내다)'와 'tegere(덮다)'가 결합하여 '덮개를 벗겨내어 드러내다'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

protectionreflectionconnectionselection
protection
reflection
connection
selection

🔗Collocations

early detection
fraud detection
detection system
cancer detection
detection rate
leak detection
detection method

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The smoke detection system went off when my roommate burned toast again.

Modern AI enables real-time detection of suspicious activities.

😄 Fun example

His lie detection skills are so good, he should work for the FBI.

Early detection of the disease significantly improves treatment outcomes.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

discoveryidentificationrecognitiondiagnosisspotting

Antonyms

concealmenthidingcover-up

Related

detectdetectordetectivesurveillanceinvestigation

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