detection
noun
de·tec·tion
di-ˈtek-shən 
Examples of detection in a Sentence
I don't know how the errors managed to avoid detection for so long.
my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen
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South Bow, a liquid pipelines business that has managed the Keystone Pipeline since 2024, said control center leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system and initiated a shutdown and response around 7:42 a.m.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Contaminated dairy products are among the most common sources of such bacterial outbreaks, making early detection and recall critical for public health.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Early detection and treatment of the underlying cause of liver fibrosis can help slow its progression and, in some cases, even reverse some liver damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
The true promise of healthcare lies not in reactive measures but in early detection — or, better yet, preemptive action.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Contaminated dairy products are among the most common sources of such bacterial outbreaks, making early detection and recall critical for public health.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Early detection and treatment of the underlying cause of liver fibrosis can help slow its progression and, in some cases, even reverse some liver damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
The true promise of healthcare lies not in reactive measures but in early detection — or, better yet, preemptive action.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detection
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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