She had escaped detection somehow.
Source: tatoeba (311701)
Detection
/dɪˈtek.ʃən/
Synonyms for "detection" (85 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
amassing evidenceblind flyingblind landingbringing to lightcasual discoverycatchingchance discoveryclose inquirydepartment of investigationdetective work
Strong matches (26)
determinationdeterminingdisclosurediscoverydistinguishmentespialexcavationexhaustive studyexhumationexposurefindfindingfinding outhearinghurricane trackingidentification
Verb(2 words)
espyingfinds evidence
Related words (42)
indagationinquiryinterceptioninventioninvestigationinvestigative bureaulegislative investigationlegworklocatinglocationlucky strikeperscrutationproberangingrecognitionrediscoveryresearchrevelationserendipitysifting
Show 11 more words
sleuthingspottingstorm trackingstriketreasure trovetrouvailletroveuncoveringunearthingwitch huntwitch-hunt
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ability, accusation, acuity, amassing evidence, blind flying.
- Sentence evidence is available for detection, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "detection".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "detection"
Keep "detection" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "detection" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "detection", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "detection" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesanalysiscognitioncognitive abilitydevicediscoveryfindinstrumentmeasurementperceptionpolice investigationpolice workreceptiontechnologyuncovering
More specific
10 entriesacute noticingauditory detectionfeature detectionkeen discernmentmetal detectormotion detectorpattern detectionsmoke detectorthreshold detectionvisual detection
Collocations
6 entriesdetection methoddetection ratedetection systemearly detectionfalse detectionsmoke detection
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
I'm testing whether the language detection works again.
Source: tatoeba (3289035)
In March 1999, Marcy and Butler announced the detection of the first true other "solar system" in which they found evidence of 3 planets orbiting a single star. The star is called Upsilon Andromedae.
Source: tatoeba (3961322)
The primary object of an efficient police is the prevention of crime: the next that of detection and punishment of offenders if crime is committed. To these ends all the efforts of police must be directed. The protection of life and property, the preservation of public tranquillity, and the absence of crime, will alone prove whether those efforts have been successful and whether the objects for which the police were appointed have been attained.
Source: tatoeba (4538048)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "detection"?
Closest matches include ability, accusation, acuity, amassing evidence, blind flying.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "detection"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.