detect
/dɪˈtekt/
de · tect
dɪ · ˈtekt
English Definition
v. find out, discover
Significado en Español
detectar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát hiện, dò tìm
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Example Sentence
The test detected a virus.
检测发现病毒。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+tect(cover)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “detect”: The detective was able to detect the hidden clues at the crime scene.
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A
notice
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B
conceal
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C
ignore
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D
remove
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A — notice.
“detect” means v. find out, discover
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Specially trained dogs can ______ smoke long before a fire spreads.
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A
ignore
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B
detect
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C
hide
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D
conceal
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B — detect.
“detect” means v. find out, discover
Common questions about “detect”
What does “detect” mean?
detect — v. find out, discover. In Chinese: 探测，发现.
How do you pronounce “detect”?
detect is pronounced /dɪˈtekt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · tect.
How do you use “detect” in a sentence?
The test detected a virus. (检测发现病毒。)
What are synonyms for “detect”?
discover, notice — all close in meaning to detect (v. find out, discover).
Is “detect” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. detect appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “detect”?
de(down)+tect(cover)
