noun
Uncommon
detecting
Detecting (noun) means the act of discovering or noticing something. Example: “Early detecting of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown.”
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The act of discovering or noticing something.
"Early detecting of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown."
How to use detecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of detecting something — most people say "detection" instead in everyday use.
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Rhymes for detecting
expecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
inspecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “detecting” mean?
The word “detecting” means the act of discovering or noticing something. In plain terms, the act of detecting something — most people say "detection" instead in everyday use.
How do you use “detecting” in a sentence?
Here is “detecting” used in a sentence: “Early detecting of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown.”
What part of speech is “detecting”?
“Detecting” is a noun.
Is “detecting” a common word?
“Detecting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
