9 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 sensor on the smart thermostat can detect when people are in a room and adjust the temperature accordingly.
The detective used his keen instincts to detect a subtle lie during the interrogation.
The antivirus software has detected a malware threat on your computer.
The software engineer implemented code to detect and fix bugs in the computer program.
The detective had been detecting a pattern in the criminal's behavior.
Scientists predict that advanced sensors will have detected signs of life on distant planets by the end of the decade.
The teacher was detecting a high level of enthusiasm among the students for the upcoming project.
The advanced medical device will have been detecting fluctuations in the patient's vital signs.
The teacher could detect a hint of plagiarism in the student's essay through careful analysis.
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