detected
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for detected, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Noticed or discovered.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Frequently asked questions
What does “detected” mean?
The word “detected” means noticed or discovered. In plain terms, found or noticed, usually through testing or observation.
How do you pronounce “detected”?
“Detected” is pronounced dih-TEHK-tihd (/dɪˈtɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “detected” in a sentence?
Here is “detected” used in a sentence: “No abnormalities were detected in the scan.”
What is the opposite of “detected”?
The opposite of “detected” — its antonyms — are undetected and non-detected.
What part of speech is “detected”?
“Detected” is an adjective.
Is “detected” a common word?
“Detected” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between detected and discovered?
Detected suggests that something hidden, faint, or hard to perceive was noticed, often with instruments or careful attention — a gas leak, a note of irony, an error. Discovered is broader and simply means found for the first time. Detected stresses picking up something that was concealed or easy to miss.
What is the difference between detected and identified?
Detected means the presence of something was noticed; identified means it was determined exactly what that something is. A scanner may report that a threat was detected before analysts have identified which virus it is. Detection answers "is something there?"; identification answers "what is it?"
Do you say detected by or detected in?
Use detected by for whoever or whatever did the detecting — "detected by radar," "detected by a technician." Use detected in for the place or sample where something was found — "traces detected in the water." The two often appear together: "Bacteria were detected in the sample by the lab."