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Definitions for: Detection
[n] the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
[n] the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"
[n] the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; "early detection can often lead to a cure"
[n] the detection that a signal is being received
Webster (1913) Definition: De*tec"tion, n. [L. detectio an uncovering,
revealing.]
The act of detecting; the laying open what was concealed or
hidden; discovery; as, the detection of a thief; the
detection of fraud, forgery, or a plot.
Such secrets of guilt are never from detection. --D.
Webster.
Synonyms: catching, detecting, detective work, espial, police investigation, sensing, signal detection, sleuthing, spotting, spying
See Also: discovery, find, investigating, investigation, perception, reception, uncovering
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