Dictionary & Thesaurus

detection

1.	(noun) the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
	Synonyms: catching, espial, spotting, spying
	Related Words: discovery, find, uncovering

2.	(noun) the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"
	Synonyms: detecting, detective work, police investigation, sleuthing
	Related Words: investigating, investigation

3.	(noun) the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; "early detection can often lead to a cure"
	Synonyms: sensing
	Related Words: perception

4.	(noun) the detection that a signal is being received
	Synonyms: signal detection
	Related Words: reception