detecting
Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛk.tɪŋ]
Word
Context: “perception”
(verb) to notice something or find out about it, like when you see or hear something that is hidden or not easy to see. It’s like when a detective finds clues to solve a mystery.
Example
She is detecting a change in the weather that might bring rain.
Example
He wasn’t detecting any problems with the engine even though it was acting strangely.
Example
Are you detecting any unusual sounds coming from the machine?
Context: “science”
(verb) to discover or identify something using tools or methods, especially in science or technology. Like when scientists use special equipment to find bacteria in a sample.
Example
The researchers are detecting new species of plants in the rainforest.
Example
They are not detecting any signs of pollution in the lake water.
Example
What methods are you using for detecting the chemicals in the soil?
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