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detection

[ dih-tek-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of detecting.
  2. the fact of being detected.
  3. discovery, as of error or crime:

    chance detection of smuggling.

  4. Telecommunications.
    1. rectification of alternating signal currents in a radio receiver.
    2. Also called demodulation. the conversion of an alternating, modulated carrier wave or current into a direct, pulsating current equivalent to the transmitted information-bearing signal.


detection

/ ɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the act of discovering or the fact of being discovered

    detection of crime

  2. the act or process of extracting information, esp at audio or video frequencies, from an electromagnetic wave See also demodulation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • d·ٱtDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of detection1

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin ŧŧپō- (stem of ŧŧپō ), equivalent to Latin ŧŧ ( us ) ( detect ) + -ō- -ion
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Inspectors found two examples of notable positive practice during this inspection, they included how the prison worked with Bath University to provide "innovative drug detection technology in efforts to tackle the ingress of illicit substances".

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Now, the prospect of really finding alien life - meaning we are not alone in the Universe - is not far away, according to the scientist leading the team that made the detection.

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Firstly, this latest detection is not at the standard required to claim a discovery.

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"Early detection not only protects a person's health but prevents transmission to others. Testing is quick, free and confidential," she said.

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Such military activities include “border-barrier construction and emplacement of detection and monitoring equipment,” the memo states.

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