1. discovering or identifying the presence or existence of something
Usage: present participle of detect

Examples

• The smoke alarm is detecting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
• Scientists are detecting new planets using advanced telescopes.
• The security system is detecting movement in the hallway.
• Doctors are detecting the disease earlier with new screening methods.
• The software is detecting errors in the computer code.
• Police dogs are skilled at detecting illegal substances.
• The radar is detecting aircraft approaching the airport.