Synonyms for detection

Most common

spotting · espial · detecting · discovery · sensing · accusation · demodulation

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.

2. n. 2

   The act or process of finding or detecting an electrical signal in a carrier wave.

Related words

Phrases

detection dog

Forms

Plural

detections → spottings, catchings, spyings, espials…

Example sentences

• spotting Are you good at spotting irregularities?
• detecting The sensors aren't detecting anything unusual.
• discovery Santiago told Rima about his horrifying discovery.
• sensing Sami and Layla were sensing their natural chemistry.
• accusation He denies this accusation and speaks only of a kiss.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

spying², espial

7 letters

sensing²

8 letters

catching², spotting²

9 letters

discovery⁴, detecting³, sleuthing²

10 letters

accusation⁴

12 letters

demodulation⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spying² = 2 syllables).