detect
Derived from Latin 'detectus', the past participle of 'detegere', meaning 'to uncover'.
VERB
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[/dɪˈtɛkt/en-US]
discover
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uncover
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identify
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notice
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determinedly find
untranslatable
(Conveys a sense of investigating but is a phrase rather than a single word.)
To discover or identify the existence of something, often through careful observation or investigation. The term originates from the Latin 'detegere', meaning 'to uncover'.
Regular verb
| past | present | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| detected | detects | detecting |
- The scientist was able to detect the presence of bacteria in the sample — その科学者はサンプル中の細菌の存在を検出することができました。
- She used a special device to detect the hidden faults in the machinery — 彼女は特別な装置を使って機械の隠れた欠陥を検出しました。
- Detecting subtle changes in mood can be essential for effective communication — 雰囲気の微妙な変化を検出することは、効果的なコミュニケーションにとって重要です。
register: formal