Detect (Verb)
Meaning
Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The police used advanced technology to detect the stolen car's location in real-time.
- Scientists detected abnormally high levels of radiation in the contaminated area.
- The blood test detected early signs of the disease, allowing for prompt treatment.
- Using specialized equipment, researchers detected unusual seismic activity in the region.
- A simple at-home test can detect elevated levels of moisture in the walls, indicating water damage.