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detectings

detectings is the plural of detecting.

Meaning of detecting

Noun

detecting (plural detectings)

  1. An act of detection.
    • Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.2009, Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition, page 194

Questions about detectings

What is detectings the plural of?
Detectings is the plural of detecting.

Words near detectings in the dictionary

  1. detecteth
  2. detectibility
  3. detectible
  4. detectibly
  5. detecting
  6. detectings
  7. detection
  8. detection comb
  9. detection combs
  10. detection dog
  11. detection dogs

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