detect
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtɛkt/
Forms: detects, detecting, detected
detect means: To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.
verb
NOTICE OR FINDB2
To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.
- I could detect a faint smell.
- The sensor detected movement outside.
- Can you detect any change in her voice?
Questions about detect
What does detect mean?
To find or notice something, especially something that is difficult to see, hear, or discover.
What is detect in other languages?
Türkçe: tespit etmek · Español: detectar · Français: détecter · Deutsch: erkennen · Italiano: rilevare · 日本語: 検知する
How do you pronounce detect?
It is pronounced /dɪˈtɛkt/.
How do you use detect in a sentence?
I could detect a faint smell. The sensor detected movement outside.
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