Definition of detectionnext
as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen

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Recent Examples of detection Threat Detection And Access Control Belong Together This isn’t an argument against threat detection. — Shashwat Sehgal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Coding a malicious program that steals private data while dodging detection by antivirus tools is hard. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Through the inspirational stories of cancer survivors, the new campaign spotlights their personal experiences navigating diagnosis and treatment, the power of community support and the vital importance of early detection. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Partner with an independent external auditor or evaluator to carry out independent assessments of whether the controls, monitoring, and detection are operating as intended. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detection
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discovery
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  • Inspections started June 24 — the day after the late-June discovery — on the building’s third floor.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers will also determine whether the vessels came from a larger archaeological site — and if more artifacts await discovery.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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