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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 scientist was detecting minute changes in the environment to predict earthquakes.
By the end of the experiment, the scientist will have been detecting subtle changes in the chemical composition.

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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