detecting
dɪˈtɛktɪŋ
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Definition of detecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

discoveryact of discovering or identifying something
  • Detecting requires patience and attention to detail.
discovery finding uncovering

Adjective

discoveryhaving the ability to discover or notice
  • The detecting device alerted us to the gas leak.
observant perceptive
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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

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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  1. French:détection, capable de détecter, ...
  2. German:Entdecken, detektierend, ...
  3. Italian:rilevamento, individuante, ...
  4. Spanish:detección, perceptivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:descoberta, de deteção, ...
  6. Chinese:探测, 具备探测能力的, ...
  7. Japanese:発見, 検知する, ...
  8. Arabic:اكتشاف, كَاشِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיתּוּר, מְגַלֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:обнаружение, обнаруживающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виявлення, детекторний, ...
  12. Hindi:पता लगाना, खोजने वाला, ...
detect
dɪˈtɛkt

Definition of detect - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
discoverydiscover the presence of something hidden
  • The device can detect gas leaks.
discover uncover
2.
perceptionnotice or perceive something not obvious
  • She could detect a hint of sadness in his voice.
discern notice spot
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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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  1. French:détecter, percevoir, ...
  2. German:erkennen, wahrnehmen, ...
  3. Italian:rilevare, percepire, ...
  4. Spanish:detectar, percibir, ...
  5. Portuguese:detetar, perceber, ...
  6. Chinese:检测, 察觉, ...
  7. Japanese:検知する, 感知する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِكْتَشَفَ, لاحَظَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְזַהוֹת, לְגַלּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:обнаруживать, заметить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виявити, відчувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पता लगाना, महसूस करना, ...
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