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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detects

/dɛkt/ verb · British & US
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What does detects mean?

verb

To discover or find out the presence or existence of something, especially by using a device or a method.

Example

"The radar system detects the incoming plane and alerts the air traffic controller."

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