detect (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtekt/
Definition
To discover or notice the existence of something, especially something that is hidden or difficult to see, hear, etc.
Examples
The police were able to detect a faint smell of gas.
Scientists have detected a new planet in a distant galaxy.
Can you detect any problems with the engine?
How to Use detect
- detect something (collocation)
- To find or notice something. — "The system can detect unauthorized access."
- detect that (collocation)
- To discover or realize that something is true. — "He detected that she was unhappy."
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