Word
detecting
Phoneticsde·tect·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/
UK/dɪtˈɛktɪŋ/
Definitions
01noticing something subtle
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. noticing or finding something that is not easy to see or hear.
v. identifying the presence or existence of something that is subtle, hidden, or difficult to perceive.
“The security system is very good at detecting movement in the dark.”
“Modern sensors are capable of detecting minute changes in atmospheric pressure long before a storm actually arrives.”
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02the act of finding
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of finding something, especially using a special tool or skill.
n. the action or process of identifying something, often used as a gerund in formal or technical contexts.
“The early detecting of the problem saved the company a lot of money.”
“The rapid detecting of chemical leaks is essential for maintaining safety standards within the industrial facility.”
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Real-World Examples
“Even modern laboratory methods have trouble reliably detecting low levels of oocysts, which can still cause disease.” “The young scientist researched plastic pollution and the challenges of detecting microplastics in drinking water.” Word family
VERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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