Meaning of the word detected in English

What does detected mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

detected

US /dɪˈtɛktɪd/
UK /dɪˈtɛktɪd/

Verb

discovered or identified the presence or existence of something

Example:
The security system detected an intruder.
Early signs of the disease were detected during the check-up.