detect

US /dɪˈtɛkt/

UK /dɪˈtekt/

A2

verb

  • To discover or identify the presence of something
  • To discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
  • To succeed in discovering, perceiving, or identifying.
  • To discover or notice something, especially something not obvious.

other

  • To discover or notice something, especially something not easily noticed.
  • To identify the presence of something.