Sekirov Dictionary

detect

/dɪˈtɛkt/

verb 2
adjective 1
forms 5

verb2

•
To discover or notice, especially by careful search, examination, or probing.
- The forensic examiners detected tiny traces of the poison on the suspect's gloves.
- On entering the room, I immediately detected the smell of gas.
•
(informal) To work or solve cases as a detective.
- Let me introduce myself: Mike MacAdam, hotel detective. / H-how d-’you do? / Mind if I begin detecting? — 1978

adjective1

(no longer used) Detected.

forms

detected · detecting · detecteth · detects · detectest

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