Detect

/dΙͺˈtΙ›kt/

The meaning and definition of Detect, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing
adjective
  1. Detected.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Origin

From Latin detectus.

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