Dictionary Entry
detects
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Meaning
Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.
To discover or identify something, especially something that is hidden or difficult to see.
Example Sentence
The new security system detects any unauthorized movement within the building.
Usage Note
Used to describe the action of finding or noticing something, often something subtle or hidden, like a security system finding an intruder or a scientist finding a pattern in data.