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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South Bow, which manages the pipeline, said it was shut down after a pressure drop was detected by the control center leak detection systems, The Associated Press reported.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Digital sports betting constantly is evolving, making detection of unauthorized betting more difficult.
—Martin Edel, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Other projects provide regular updates on the total amount of viral genetic material found in wastewater samples, a critical factor in early detection of new outbreaks building in the community.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
However, even these are limited primarily to defensive operations such as detection, exposure and resilience.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Digital sports betting constantly is evolving, making detection of unauthorized betting more difficult.
—Martin Edel, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Other projects provide regular updates on the total amount of viral genetic material found in wastewater samples, a critical factor in early detection of new outbreaks building in the community.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
However, even these are limited primarily to defensive operations such as detection, exposure and resilience.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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