the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; early detection can often lead to a cure

[ Syn: sensing ]

the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

[ Syn: catching , espial , spying , spotting ]

the detection that a signal is being received

[ Syn: signal detection ]

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator; detection is hard on the feet

[ Syn: detecting , detective work , sleuthing ]