Detect Dɪˈtekt Detected Early Test Verb Designed Disease

• the tests are designed to detect the disease early.
• only 8 per cent of regular cola consumers detected a difference.
• the sensor detects changes light level and temperature.
• a test that can detect the presence of calcium in the arteries

detect

Verb Forms

1. to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
• The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
• Only 8 per cent of regular cola consumers detected a difference.
• The sensor detects changes light level and temperature.
• a test that can detect the presence of calcium in the arteries
• This is an instrument that can detect very small amounts of radiation.
• Do I detect a note of criticism?

Extra Examples

• Some cancers can now be cured if they are detected early.
• Some substances can be detected fairly easily.
• The test failed to detect any illegal substances.
• a machine that is sensitive enough to detect tiny amounts of explosives
• These creatures are so small they would be impossible to detect with the human eye.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Latin detect- ‘uncovered’, from the verb detegere, from de- (expressing reversal) + tegere ‘to cover’. The original senses were ‘uncover, expose’ and ‘give someone away’, later ‘expose the real or hidden nature of’; hence the current senses (partly influenced by detective).