detection

Meanings

Noun

• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
  • "early detection can often lead to a cure"
• the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
• the detection that a signal is being received
• a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
  • "detection is hard on the feet"

Synonyms

catching, detecting, detective work, espial, sensing, signal detection, sleuthing, spotting, spying