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Definition of detecting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
discoveryact of discovering or identifying something
- Detecting requires patience and attention to detail.
Adjective
discoveryhaving the ability to discover or notice
- The detecting device alerted us to the gas leak.
Expressions with detecting
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search for metallic objects using a metal detector
He goes metal detecting on the beach every weekend..
Origin of detecting
Latin, de- (away) + tectus (covered)
Terms with detecting included in their meaning
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detecting scent
detect by smell or as if by smell
detecting device
device that detects or measures a physical property
fire alarm
system detecting and alerting about fires
scent
related to detecting scents
detecting truth
recognize the truth behind a false outward appearance
precise instrument
capable of detecting small changes
military
system detecting enemy attacks early
skills
possess skill in detecting or recognizing something
technology
device detecting movement
barcode
device detecting printed data like barcodes
detecting
detect something as if by smelling
perception process
act of perceiving or detecting by senses
military
radar detecting threats from a distance
medical
rapid diagnostic test for detecting specific substances
health check
home test detecting blood in stool for cancer
perception
skill in detecting or recognizing things
submarine
pulse of sound for detecting objects
signal amplification
electronic device detecting and amplifying signals
detection
process of detecting changes in the environment
detection
actively detecting or perceiving changes
particle detector
device for detecting ionizing particles using vapor tracks
data integrity
error-detecting code making checksum to find data changes
taste perception
sensation from taste buds detecting flavors
detecting device
detects infrared radiation sources
Examples of detecting in a sentence
The art of detecting is crucial in investigations. The detecting software found the hidden malware. Detecting sensors are crucial for security systems.
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- French:détection, capable de détecter, ...
- German:Entdecken, detektierend, ...
- Italian:rilevamento, individuante, ...
- Spanish:detección, perceptivo, ...
- Portuguese:descoberta, de deteção, ...
- Chinese:探测, 具备探测能力的, ...
- Japanese:発見, 検知する, ...
- Arabic:اكتشاف, كَاشِف, ...
- Hebrew:אִיתּוּר, מְגַלֶּה, ...
- Russian:обнаружение, обнаруживающий, ...
- Ukrainian:виявлення, детекторний, ...
- Hindi:पता लगाना, खोजने वाला, ...
Definition of detect - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
discoverydiscover the presence of something hidden
- The device can detect gas leaks.
2.
perceptionnotice or perceive something not obvious
- She could detect a hint of sadness in his voice.
Origin of detect
Latin, de- (down) + tectus (covered)
Examples of detect in a sentence
The radar can detect incoming aircraft. He could detect the faint aroma of coffee. The device can detect even the smallest gas leaks.
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- French:détecter, percevoir, ...
- German:erkennen, wahrnehmen, ...
- Italian:rilevare, percepire, ...
- Spanish:detectar, percibir, ...
- Portuguese:detetar, perceber, ...
- Chinese:检测, 察觉, ...
- Japanese:検知する, 感知する, ...
- Arabic:اِكْتَشَفَ, لاحَظَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְזַהוֹת, לְגַלּוֹת, ...
- Russian:обнаруживать, заметить, ...
- Ukrainian:виявити, відчувати, ...
- Hindi:पता लगाना, महसूस करना, ...
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