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Grade 7
(de-tec-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of discovering something hidden or not easily noticed.

Example Sentence

We hid behind the couch to avoid detection by my brother and his friends.

More Example Sentences

They celebrated the detection of the lost dog.

Synonyms

discovery; finding; uncovering

Antonyms

hiding

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detection
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Rhymes

  • flexion
  • section

  • advection
  • affection
  • collection
  • complexion
  • confection
  • connection
  • convection
  • correction
  • defection
  • detection
  • direction
  • dissection
  • ejection
  • election
  • erection
  • infection
  • inflection
  • injection
  • inspection
  • objection
  • perfection
  • projection
  • protection
  • reflection
  • rejection
  • selection

  • circumspection
  • disaffection
  • disconnection
  • disinfection
  • imperfection
  • insurrection
  • interjection
  • intersection
  • introspection
  • predilection
  • preelection
  • recollection
  • redirection
  • reelection
  • reinspection
  • resurrection

  • interconnection
  • overprotection
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