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Plural of detection

regular plural

The plural of detection is detections.

Forms of detection

Singulardetection /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/
Pluraldetections
Countablecountable and uncountable

Meaning of detection

  1. noun The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
  2. noun Synonym of accusation, the exposure of concealed information about a crime or heresy.
  3. noun The act or process of finding or detecting an electrical signal in a carrier wave.

Full definition of detection

Questions about the plural of detection

What is the plural of detection?
The plural of detection is detections.
Is detection countable?
Detection is a countable and uncountable noun.

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