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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Detect' in a Sentence

"To find or catch someone in the act of doing something, especially when they are doing something wrong or deceptive." more

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The dog could detect the scent of the missing cat in the garden.
The cat can detect the sound of a mouse in the quiet room.

Detect

dih-tekt
verbTo find or catch someone in the act of doing something, especially when they are doing something wrong or deceptive.
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Last Updated On: March 9, 2024
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