detect

Meanings

• Verb

  To identify or discover the presence of something, especially something hidden or concealed.

  - "The metal detector beeped, signaling the presence of a buried treasure."
  - "The detective used all his skills to detect the thief's whereabouts."

• Verb

  To perceive or discern by senses.

  - "The dog detected the scent of the intruder."
  - "The physician used various tests to detect the disease."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detect
deplete , complete , replete

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Variants

List of all variants of detect that leads to same result
detect , detectabilities , detectability , detectable , detected , detecting , detects

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Forms

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detected, detecting, detection

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Etymology

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From Old French 'detecter' meaning 'to discover, to find out'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'detective' comes from the Latin 'detectus', meaning 'observed' or 'watched'.

2. The first metal detector was invented in 1881 by Alexander Graham Bell.

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Related Concepts

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1. Investigation: The process of searching for information and discovering facts about an incident or problem.

2. Surveillance: The act of closely observing a person, place, or thing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'detect' is often used in the context of detective stories and mysteries. In science, it refers to the ability of an instrument or system to identify or measure the presence of a particular substance.

How to Memorize "detect"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a metal detector beeping as it detects a hidden object.
   - Visualize a detective piecing together clues to detect the culprit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'detect' with 'discover' or 'uncover'.
   - Associate the word 'detect' with 'investigate' or 'search'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'detect' with 'discover' and 'detective'.

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