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Detect

/dɪˈtɛkt/

To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

📖 Definitions of "Detect"

verb

adjective

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
observeverb	(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
findverb	(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
discoververb	(transitive) To find or learn something for the first time.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
discoververb	(transitive) To find or learn something for the first time.
observeverb	(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
noticeverb	(transitive) To become aware of; to observe.
findverb	(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
scanverb	(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
investigateverb	(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
discoveringnoun	A discovery.
discoverynoun	Something discovered.
detectionnoun	The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
testverb	To challenge, to put a strain on (something).
searchverb	The act of searching in general.
exploreverb	(transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
discoverable	Able to be discovered.
explorationnoun	The process of exploring.
ascertainverb	(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
revealingnoun	Informative.
surveillancenoun	Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
identifyingnoun	An act of identification.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
warningnoun	Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.