detectability (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˌtɛktəˈbɪləti/
Definition
The quality or state of being detectable; the degree to which something can be detected.
Examples
The detectability of the new virus was a major concern for public health officials.
Researchers are working to improve the detectability of small tumors using advanced imaging techniques.
The stealth technology aimed to reduce the aircraft's detectability by radar.
How to Use detectability
- detectability of X (prepositional phrase)
- The degree to which something (X) can be detected. — "The detectability of the anomaly was increased by using a more sensitive sensor."
- improve detectability (collocation)
- To make something easier to detect. — "Scientists are trying to improve the detectability of faint signals from space."
- reduce detectability (collocation)
- To make something harder to detect. — "The new paint was designed to reduce the submarine's detectability."
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