edge detection
ˈɛdʒ dɪˈtɛkʃn̩
Definition

Definition of edge detection - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.method for finding boundaries in digital images using intensity changesTECH.
  • Edge detection helps segment the road and lanes in camera footage.
2.
signal processingTECH.process for finding sudden changes in one-dimensional signalsTECH.
  • Engineers use edge detection to mark transitions in sensor data.
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Expressions with edge

lose edgev.
become less sharp or precise
The knife started to lose edge after frequent use.
edge inv.
fit into a space with difficulty
She managed to edge in between the two cars.
edge outv.
defeat narrowly in a contest or game
She managed to edge out her rival in the race.
edge overv.
gain a slight advantage over someone
She managed to edge over her competitors in the final lap.
at the edgeadv.
positioned at the boundary of an area
The house is at the edge of the forest.
edge out ofv.
move slowly out of a place
She edged out of the crowded room without anyone noticing.

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.
gas detectionn.
process of finding and measuring gases present in air or equipment
Gas detection is essential in confined spaces like tanks and tunnels.
motion detectionn.
automatic process that notices movement using sensors or cameras
The camera's motion detection sends alerts when someone enters the room.
collision detectionn.
process of identifying when two objects collide
The game engine uses collision detection to prevent characters from walking through walls.
detection thresholdn.
point at which a signal is recognized
The device's detection threshold was set to identify weak signals.

Terms related to edge detection

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Examples of edge detection in a sentence

  • Edge detection is essential in medical imaging for outlining organs.
  • Accurate edge detection is crucial for analyzing abrupt shifts in seismic recordings.
  • The software applies edge detection to highlight spikes in the electrocardiogram signal.

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  1. French:détection de contours, détection de ruptures, ...
  2. German:Kantenerkennung, Kantendetektion, ...
  3. Italian:rilevamento dei bordi, rilevamento di contorno, ...
  4. Spanish:detección de bordes, detección de discontinuidades, ...
  5. Portuguese:detecção de contornos, deteção de arestas, ...
  6. Chinese:边缘检测, 突变检测, ...
  7. Japanese:エッジ検出, 境界検出, ...
  8. Arabic:اِكْتِشافُ الحُدودِ, كَشْفُ الحَواف, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִיהוּי קְצָווֹת, זִהוּי קְצָווֹת, ...
  10. Russian:обнаружение границ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виділення контурів, виявлення країв, ...
  12. Hindi:किनारा पहचान, सीमा-पहचान, ...

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