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Meaning of the word detect in English

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detect

US /dɪˈtekt/
UK /dɪˈtekt/
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Verb

1.

discover or identify the presence or existence of (something)

Example:
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The system can detect even the smallest changes.
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It's difficult to detect lies in his voice.
Synonym:
discoverfinduncoveridentifyrecognize
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