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4 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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Dogs with trained noses will detect hidden drugs during police searches.
The detective believes he will detect the criminal's presence at the crime scene.
The future telescope will detect distant galaxies in the universe.
Automated systems will detect anomalies in financial transactions to prevent fraud.

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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