detection threshold
dɪˈtɛkʃən ˈθrɛʃhoʊld
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Definition of detection threshold - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
signal recognitionTECH.point at which a signal is recognizedTECH.
  • The device's detection threshold was set to identify weak signals.
2.
perceptionTECH.minimum level at which a stimulus can be detectedTECH.
  • The detection threshold for the sound was very low.
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Expressions with detection

early detectionn.
finding a problem or disease at an early stage of its development
Regular screenings help with the early detection of many types of cancer.
detection dogn.
dog trained to find specific items using smell
The detection dog helped locate the missing person in the forest.
signal detectionn.
process of recognizing important information
Effective signal detection helps in data analysis.
face detectionn.
process where software finds human faces inside images or video
Face detection helps the camera automatically focus on people in the scene.
fire detectionn.
process of discovering a fire early using sensors or monitoring systems
Modern fire detection allows faster evacuation of large buildings.
fire detection systemn.
group of devices that sense fires and send warnings
The factory upgraded its fire detection system after the inspection.

Expressions with threshold

nuclear thresholdn.
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
cross the thresholdv.
physically enter a place
She crossed the threshold of the old house with caution.
at the threshold ofprep.
very close to starting a new stage or situation
The country stands at the threshold of a major political change.
on the thresholdadv.
about to start or experience something new
She felt excited, on the threshold of a new adventure.
threshold leveln.
the starting point of something
The noise reached a threshold level and became noticeable.
as a threshold matteradv.
used to indicate something considered first before other issues
As a threshold matter, we must decide if the court has jurisdiction.
threshold valuen.
specific limit at which a change starts or a response is triggered
The alarm sounds when the temperature passes the threshold value.
pain thresholdn.
minimum intensity of stimulus causing pain
The doctor tested her pain threshold with a small needle.
threshold effectn.
point at which a small change leads to a significant effect
The threshold effect in climate change can lead to irreversible consequences.
threshold of consciousnessn.
level where something becomes noticed by the mind
The sound was just above the threshold of consciousness.

Terms related to detection threshold

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detectdetectionlimitmeasurementperceptionrecognitionsensitivitysignalthresholdlevelresponsesensation

Examples of detection threshold in a sentence

  • Scientists lowered the detection threshold to catch faint signals.
  • The detection threshold for light was measured.
  • Researchers studied the detection threshold for the chemical.

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  1. French:seuil de détection, seuil de perception, ...
  2. German:Erkennungsschwelle, ...
  3. Italian:soglia di rilevamento, ...
  4. Spanish:umbral de detección, límite de detección, ...
  5. Portuguese:limiar de detecção, ...
  6. Chinese:检测阈值, 检测水平, ...
  7. Japanese:検出閾値, 検出の最小レベル, ...
  8. Arabic:عَتَبَة الكَشْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶף זִהוּי, סַף גִּלּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:порог обнаружения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поріг виявлення, ...
  12. Hindi:पता लगाने की सीमा, पता लगाने की न्यूनतम सीमा, ...
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