1. plural of detection; the acts or processes of discovering or identifying the presence of something

Examples

• The security system recorded multiple detections of movement in the building.
• Early detections of cancer greatly improve treatment outcomes.
• The radar showed several aircraft detections in the area.
• Scientists reported detections of water on the planet’s surface.
• The software prevents virus detections from being ignored.
• Border patrol made three drug detections this week.
• Metal detector detections led to the discovery of ancient coins.