detecting (B2)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
Definition
Noticing or discovering the presence or existence of something that is hidden, faint, or difficult to perceive.
Examples
The new software is highly effective at detecting malicious files before they can infect the system.
Scientists are detecting subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field that may precede seismic activity.
She had a knack for detecting when someone was being dishonest during a negotiation.
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