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detecting

Detecting (noun) means the act of discovering or noticing something. Example: “Early detecting of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown.”

noun

The act of discovering or noticing something.

"Early detecting of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown."

How to use detecting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of detecting something — most people say "detection" instead in everyday use.

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Word forms

detectings plural

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Early _____ of the fault saved the factory from a shutdown.

Synonyms

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detection sleuthing detective work

Related words

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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.

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