detection

/dɪtˈɛkʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
   “early detection can often lead to a cure”
2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
3. the detection that a signal is being received
4. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
   “detection is hard on the feet”

Synonyms for detection

• sensing
• catching
• espial
• spying
• spotting
• signal detection
• detecting
• detective work
• sleuthing

Words that rhyme with detection

• section
• projection
• connection
• direction
• reflection
• correction
• infection
• protection
• complexion
• connexion
• intersection
• deflection
• selection
• collection
• election
• inflection
• objection
• rejection
• confection
• disconnection
• dissection
• erection
• flexion
• injection
• perfection
• recollection
• circumspection
• convection
• defection
• disaffection