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detect

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛkt]

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Learn how to use detect in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “observation”

(verb) to notice something or find out something that is not immediately obvious. It's like being a detective and figuring things out that others might miss.

Example

The scientist was able to detect a small change in temperature during the experiment.

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He did not detect any signs of trouble on the way to the party.

Example

Can you detect the difference in sound when you hit the drum softly?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to find or identify something using special tools. This is often used in computers or medical devices, like when a machine finds a virus or checks your health.

Example

The antivirus program can detect harmful files on your computer.

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The machine could not detect any problems with the engine.

Example

What kind of problems can this device detect?

How to pronounce detect

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛkt]

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