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Meaning of detected
The primary meaning of the word "detected" is to have found or discovered something, especially after a careful search or investigation.
Etymology of detected
The word "detected" comes from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "out of" and "tecus" meaning "covered", with the prefix "de-" implying removal or uncovering, and the root "tec-" related to covering or concealing, thus the word originally meant to uncover or reveal something that was previously hidden or concealed.
Synonyms
discovered
found
uncovered
unearthed
revealed
exposed
identified
recognized
located
spotted
noticed
observed
perceived
sensed
discerned
ascertained
determined
diagnosed
pinpointed
tracked
traced
monitored
surveilled
explored
investigated
unearthed
unmasked
laid bare
Definitions
- To find or discover something, especially after a careful search or investigation
- * To notice or become aware of something, especially a problem or a change
- * To identify or recognize something, especially a substance or a signal
Usage Examples
- The police detected a suspicious transaction on the suspect's bank statement
- * The doctor detected a tumor during the patient's MRI scan
- * The software detected a virus on the computer and removed it
Antonyms
undetected
undiscovered
unfound
unseen
unnoticed
unobserved
unrecognized
invisible
hidden
concealed
masked
camouflaged
obscured
ignored
neglected
overlooked
missed
disregarded