Detection

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed or hard to notice. It involves discovering or finding something.

“Early detection of cancer significantly improves survival rates.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dəˈtɛkʃən/

Syllables

de·tec·tion

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Synonyms

discovery identification recognitionsensing

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Nine letters with repeated 'e' and 't' - identify doubles early

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Worth 12 points; balanced letter distribution aids placement

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