detect
Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛkt]
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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.
Example
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?
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